Sr. Controls Engineer

C&H Sugar Company, Inc.; Crolona Heights (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sugar company in Crockett, CA is seeking a Sr. Packaging Controls Engineer responsible for maintaining and improving instrumentation and control systems. This role involves designing algorithms for packaging processes, managing projects, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. A bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience in packaging are required. The annual salary range is $101,000 - $188,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in packaging improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of GMP practices and sanitary design.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Design controls and manufacturing execution systems.
• Prepare and submit control design and project phases.
• Provide technical support and training to personnel.

Skills

Control and instrumentation experience

Lean Manufacturing

6 Sigma activities

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Wonderware System Platform & InTouch

Allen Bradley PLC systems

Allen Bradley VFDs / Soft Starters

Job description

The ASR Group family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Florida Crystals, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's, Sidul and Whitworths. ASR Group companies also produce and market Tellus, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

The Sr. Packaging Controls Engineer is responsible for maintaining instrumentation and control systems in support of plant production, quality, GMP and safety goals. Design and implement changes to the instrumentation and control systems in the plant. This person will also manage capability development and sustaining programs for controls and electrical technicians.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs / supports both control and manufacturing execution systems.
• Supports companywide infrastructure for existing systems and serves as high level resource for operating systems and applications for Manufacturing Processes.
• Propose, design, and implement the Algorithms needed to sustain continuous improvement based on manufacturing direction.
• Conduct automation feasibility studies for practicality and potential return on investment.
• Prepare and submit the controls design and implementation phase of projects.
• Develop logic and algorithms for both discrete and analog control of processes and implement.
• Develop HMI applications to meet the needs of operations.
• Innovate to maintain our competitive edge and meet the needs of the end user.
• Assure the integrity of control and information systems through security and redundant system backups.
• Document and develop systems for consistency.
• Provide operation, maintenance and technical support/training to production and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain health of Process Control Domain Infrastructure and existing Manufacturing Information Systems.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 5+ years of hands‑on controls and instrumentation experience in Packaging improvement projects and working with packaging lines design and install.
• Previous job experience in high‑speed packaging.
• Previous food industry experience preferred.
• GMP Practices, Sanitary Design, and OSHA regulations knowledge is highly preferred.
• A demonstrated ability to select and apply sound engineering practices and principles to the design and development of high volume consumer products packaging.
• Strong background and proven results in Leading Continuous Improvement efforts through the application of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma Activities, TPM or WCM.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college/university, with related coursework required or equivalent work experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Effective leader of internal project team efforts and site activities of contractors on assigned projects.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Demonstrated knowledge of one or more of the following: Wonderware System Platform & InTouch, Allen Bradley PLC systems (PLC5, SLC500, and ControlLogix) and associated I/O systems, Allen Bradley VFDs / Soft Starters / Servos, Allen Bradley Centerline MCCs, process instrumentation (analog valves & transmitters).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to work effectively with peers, plant operating staff, and other engineering resources.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and quickly implement their strategy to minimize system failures.
• Strong project and time management skills and demonstrated ability to complete projects in a timely manner within budget.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Crockett, CA

PAY RANGE

Annual Base Salary: $101,000 - $188,000

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age, nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.