Sr. Automation Controls Manager

Heartland Food Products Group; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Heartland Food Products Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Sr. Automation Controls Manager to oversee the integrity of the liquids automation and control production systems.

You will focus on improving production efficiency through ongoing optimization, startups, product transfers and investments. The role leads the Controls Technician Team across 3 shifts, troubleshoots complex control systems, and ensures documentation and training.

Formación

• BS Degree in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in electrical controls engineering within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens control systems.
• Proficient in PID control tuning and data historization.
• Able to read electrical schematics, P&ID and construction drawings.
• Experience with SCADA development and ladder logic / structured text.

Responsabilidades

• Support daily production needs and continuous improvement with Engineering and Asset Care.
• Lead the Controls Technician Team across 3 shifts.
• Diagnose and resolve control systems issues using standard tools.
• Provide training on Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi platforms.
• Document support requests and decisions through final resolution.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of automation products and related tech.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Conocimientos

PID control tuning

Ladder logic

Structured text

TwinCAT 2/3

SCADA development

Electrical schematics

P&ID interpretation

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Educación

BS in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Herramientas

Beckhoff

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Mitsubishi

TwinCAT

AutoCAD

SCADA

Descripción del empleo

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Sr. Automation Controls Manager

Manufacturing Plant, Indianapolis, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5115

Scope:

The Sr. Automation Controls Manager oversees the integrity of the Liquids automation and control production systems and their associated components. He/she achieves these objectives by employing knowledge of automated controls, understanding theory of operation, and process flow, and material properties. The objective of this role is to focus on improving Liquids production Efficiency through investment scope, scale up, startups, product transfers, etc.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Work within the Engineering and Asset Care Department to support daily production needs and continuous improvement efforts
• Responsible for Controls Technician Team supporting 3 shift operation.
• Diagnose and solve control systems issues using standard trouble‑shooting tools and techniques
• Provide first‑line support for Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi Automation Products and Platforms
• Provide applicable training to members of the controls and Asset Care teams.
• Record, track, and document support requests, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made as well as actions taken through to final resolution
• Learn on the job when faced with new challenges / questions
• Build and maintain an advanced level of knowledge of Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Fanuc, Mitsubishi automation products and related technologies
• Responsible for all other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering
• 5+ years' experience in electrical controls engineer position; specifically including manufacturing industry experience in the design of control panels, and electrical circuits; integration of highly automated machines and processes preferred
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical and scientific product‑related information.
• Knowledge and understanding of Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens control systems
• Experience in PID Control Loop tunning
• Scada development and tag creation for data historization
• Ability to read and write structured text, Ladder Logic, TwinCat 2&3.
• Knowledge and understanding of additional platforms such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider preferred
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID, construction drawings, and other technical documents.
• Experience in Aseptic food manufacturing environment.
• MS Office, MS Project, MS Excel, AutoCAD
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be available to work occasional extended hours or weekends
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.