Sr. Controls Engineer

System One; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is hiring an experienced Electrical/Controls Engineer to design, develop, and deploy control systems for aseptic filling and process lines within our facility. You will own the controls software/hardware lifecycle and collaborate with operations to boost plant reliability.

Key responsibilities include standardizing electrical components, troubleshooting, implementing changes, and training team members on operation and maintenance of packaging lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Process, Controls, Automation, or Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of controls/electrical engineering experience in aseptic processing or GMP/FDA/ISO/USDA/PMO environments.
• 2-5 years in technical or operational assignments demonstrating industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop the control architecture to improve plant and packaging line reliability.
• Standardize electrical components and designs to simplify operations.
• Provide application/control systems design and development for varying complexity.
• Interpret electrical/control designs from vendor specifications and align with company standards.
• Ensure continuous production by maintaining electrical control systems.
• Support the maintenance team with electrical/controls preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Lead Change Management processes for initiatives and improvements.
• Coordinate with electricians/contractors to meet dates and budgets.
• Provide training on aseptic and ESL filling lines.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Root cause analysis

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Automation systems design

Project coordination

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Process/Controls/Automation/Electrical Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

B&R PLC

VFDs

Servo drives

Gearboxes

Job description

• Develop the control architecture to ensure the facility is collecting the data and information needed to increase plant and package line reliability.
• Create standardization of electrical components and designs where possible to simplify operations.
• Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity.
• Interpret electrical/control design from vendor/customer specifications and align with the company's standards/specs.
• Ensure continuous production by maintaining and implementing electrical control systems.
• Perform work in accordance with plant electrical controls standards.
• Support the maintenance team as needed for electrical/controls preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Work within the Change Management Process for the overall implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of company initiatives.
• Schedule and manage electrical and/or controls upgrades within the plant.
• Coordinate with electricians and contractors to meet project completion dates and budgets.
• Provide training on the operation and maintenance of aseptic and ESL filling and process lines.
• Participate in after-hours support for the engineering group on a rotating basis.
• Design, build, program, test, and debug aseptic filling and process lines and material handling systems within the facility.
• Support and improve facility and processing/filling lines with a focus on safety and quality.
• Develop Software Functional Specifications (SFS).
• Support equipment programming for manufacturing, troubleshoot software and hardware issues, and support robotics programming.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade existing equipment to new designs and implementations.
• Own the controls software/hardware product lifecycle and lead instrumentation and control systems engineering projects.
• Follow Food Safety requirements/standards as needed.
• Support knowledge transfer and training to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Process, Controls, Automation, or Electrical Engineering required. MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of controls/electrical engineering experience in aseptic processing or an equivalent GMP, FDA, ISO, USDA, or PMO regulated environment.
• 2-5 years of experience in technical or operational assignments demonstrating industry experience.
• Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems.
• Ability to work with operations and technical teams to optimize process performance.
• Proficient in problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysis.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical, process, and automation issues.
• Aseptic manufacturing and packaging experience required.
• Dairy manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Experience with equipment such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, and B&R PLCs, VFDs, servo drives, and gearboxes.
• Extensive PLC programming and computer programming skills.
• Knowledge of reading electrical schematics.
• Startup experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical, management, verbal, written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.