PLC Controls Engineer — Flexible Hours & Bonus Eligible

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with discretionary match

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is seeking a technically skilled engineer to research, design and integrate PLC controllers and drive systems to support our manufacturing operations.

The role involves building and maintaining Rockwell-based automation, designing control cabinets, implementing SCADA/data reporting, and training maintenance staff while ensuring safety and compliance with ISO/TS and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Technical, trade, or engineering graduate with focus on industrial electrical or industrial automation preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with process controls, interlocking, automation controls, safety standards, and relay logic.
• Basic networking knowledge on Ethernet networks.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&ID drawings for process equipment.
• Prior experience with Rockwell, Allen-Bradley automation equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with implementing SCADA systems for data collection and custom reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains programmable logic controller systems.
• Makes program modifications as needed for efficient operation of plant machinery.
• Designs and builds control cabinets for new or existing machinery within the plant.
• Works with machine vendors, maintenance management, and operations to design and develop effective automated PLC control and drive systems.
• Provides direction and train maintenance personnel in corrective maintenance and installation of electronic equipment.
• Implements new control systems on existing systems migrating toward the Rockwell platform.
• Creates self-diagnosis routines and alarms to simplify future troubleshooting efforts.
• Establishes protocols and is responsible for system access, backups and data recovery.
• Performs work on systems including Rockwell RSLogix 5000 & Factory Talk View, motion/servo control, VFDs, and various communication protocols.
• Partners with IT to maintain and update line serves.
• Maintains safety certifications (Lockout/Tagout, CPR, First Aid, Confined Space Entry).
• Ensures adherence to OSHA, ISO TS 16949, ISO 14001 and other standards.
• Works independently without direct supervision.

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell Automation

RSLogix/FactoryTalk

SCADA systems

Electrical schematics

Ethernet networking

Safety standards

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical, trade, or engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley automation equipment

Job description

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is seeking a technically skilled engineer to research, design and integrate PLC controllers and drive systems to support our manufacturing operations.

The role involves building and maintaining Rockwell-based automation, designing control cabinets, implementing SCADA/data reporting, and training maintenance staff while ensuring safety and compliance with ISO/TS and OSHA standards.