Senior Controls & Automation Engineer - Food Manufacturing

Shearer's Foods, Inc.; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods, Inc. in Newport, AR, is seeking a Sr. Controls and Automation Engineer to lead electrical and automation initiatives on site. This in-person role runs Monday–Friday at 3636 Medallion Ave, New Port, Arkansas 72112.

You will troubleshoot PLC and HMI code, back up programs, ensure prints are current, and train maintenance staff while driving improvements in cycle times and component upgrades. GMPs and food safety are essential.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Electrical Engineering or technical field.
• Five years of industrial automation or plant engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Auto-Cad and Microsoft Office.
• Strong Rockwell PLC software knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with RSLogix 500/5000, Studio 5000, Wonderware, CCW, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
• Familiarity with SLC 500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, PanelView, PowerFlex.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical prints.

Responsibilities

• Execute safe maintenance and support a safety-first culture.
• Troubleshoot PLC/HMI code to diagnose downtime causes.
• Back up programs and ensure changes meet safety and quality standards.
• Keep electrical prints up to date for all machines.
• Develop and train maintenance personnel on controls systems.
• Improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and upgrade components with cost/performance focus.
• Provide recommendations for new equipment and avoid obsolescence.
• Assist in creating electrical and controls standards across facilities.
• Keep knowledge current on advances in equipment and processes.
• Participate in Active Safety Committee.
• Contribute to base line safe work practices and RCA participation.
• Modify PLC/HMI programs to improve processes.
• Perform duties in a food-safe manner adhering to GMPs.

Skills

High-speed manufacturing

Print interpretation

Education

AS degree in Electrical Engineering or technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Rockwell PLC software

RSLogix 500

RSLogix 5000

Studio 5000

Wonderware

CCW

FactoryTalk View Studio

SLC 500

MicroLogix

CompactLogix

ControlLogix

PanelView

PowerFlex

ABB Robot programming

Fanuc Robot programming

Job description

Shearer’s Foods, Inc. in Newport, AR, is seeking a Sr. Controls and Automation Engineer to lead electrical and automation initiatives on site. This in-person role runs Monday–Friday at 3636 Medallion Ave, New Port, Arkansas 72112.

You will troubleshoot PLC and HMI code, back up programs, ensure prints are current, and train maintenance staff while driving improvements in cycle times and component upgrades. GMPs and food safety are essential.