Senior Plant Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA Automation Lead

Swire Coca-Cola; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

HSA

Virtual care

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Product discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Swire Coca-Cola in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Plant Controls Engineer to lead control system improvements on production lines. You will troubleshoot, install, and optimize PLC/HMI/SCADA programs to maximize line efficiency and reduce downtime.

The role requires 6+ years of industrial controls experience, proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, devicenet/controlnet/DH+/Ethernet, and knowledge of sensors, transmitters, and servo motors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience in related field
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• High School diploma and Controls Systems Certification required
• Proficient with PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, electrical design, VFDs, industrial electrical hardware
• 6+ years working with controls in industrial manufacturing
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs and networks (Devicenet, Controlnet, DH+, Ethernet)
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, sensors (PNP, NPN), Transmitters (Temperature, Flow, Conductivity, pH, Pressure)
• Knowledge of Servo motors
• Ability to work with and lead a team maintenance technicians
• Ability to interact and work with other departments

Responsibilities

• Visually and electronically identify control equipment issues and troubleshoot and repair as needed to ensure line efficiencies
• Direct maintenance technicians in installing control equipment to sustain or improve operational efficiencies
• Install, maintain, repair and replace control equipment by leveraging internal knowledge and vendors
• Train electricians and maintenance staff on how to maintain control on electrical systems
• Configure and maintain industrial networks such as Ethernet, Devicenet, Controlnet, DH+ and Remote I/O to enable continuous operation of equipment
• Program control equipment of machines to facilitate use by other employees and ensure machines function meet production demands
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

PLC/HMI/SCADA programming

Electrical design

VFDs

Industrial electrical hardware

Allen Bradley PLCs

HMIs

Industrial networks

Devicenet

Controlnet

DH+

Ethernet

Sensors (PNP/NPN)

Transmitters (temp, flow, pH, etc.)

Servo motors

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

High School diploma + Controls Systems Certification

Controls Systems Certification

Tools

Devicenet

Controlnet

DH+

Ethernet

Job description

Swire Coca-Cola in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Plant Controls Engineer to lead control system improvements on production lines. You will troubleshoot, install, and optimize PLC/HMI/SCADA programs to maximize line efficiency and reduce downtime.

The role requires 6+ years of industrial controls experience, proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, devicenet/controlnet/DH+/Ethernet, and knowledge of sensors, transmitters, and servo motors.