Senior Automation Engineer – PLC, SCADA, Food Tech Impact
Impossible Foods Inc.
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Job summary
Impossible Foods Inc. is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to drive automation and data collection initiatives across manufacturing. You will develop PLC code, create HMIs, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve processes and ensure safety and GMP compliance.
Responsibilities include defining technical requirements, troubleshooting VFDs, and supporting projects from concept through validation, with up to 10% travel to FATs and plant trials.
Qualifications
- BS in an Engineering discipline, Electrical or Automation preferred.
- 5+ years of hands-on controls/automation experience.
- Experience leading projects from concept through validation.
- Proficiency in PLC/server architecture and automation platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop Functional Specifications & PLC code.
- Perform PLC configuration and validation.
- Create HMIs to optimize data exchange and usability.
- Develop User Requirement Specifications for automation & data collection.
- Define electrical/controls requirements with cross-functional teams.
- Program/troubleshoot VFDs.
- Understand PIDs, BFDs, and Mass Balance studies.
- Champion safety design to PLd/SIL 2.
- Follow GMPs and maintain Food Safety QA systems.
- Collaborate with manufacturing plants; travel up to 10% for FATs.
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Job description
Impossible Foods Inc. is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to drive automation and data collection initiatives across manufacturing. You will develop PLC code, create HMIs, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve processes and ensure safety and GMP compliance.
Responsibilities include defining technical requirements, troubleshooting VFDs, and supporting projects from concept through validation, with up to 10% travel to FATs and plant trials.
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