Sr. Plant Controls Engineer

Swire Coca-Cola; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant-like perks not listed

Job summary

Swire Coca-Cola is seeking a Senior Plant Controls Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, install and optimize control systems on production lines in Tempe, AZ. You will lead technicians, configure industrial networks, and program equipment to meet production demands.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with strong knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems and Allen-Bradley platforms, plus experience with sensors, servo motors and VFDs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Electrical engineering degree is preferred.
• HS diploma and Controls Systems Certification required.
• Proficiency with PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, electrical design and VFDs is expected.
• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs and networks.
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors and servo motors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and troubleshoot control equipment to maximize line efficiency.
• Direct maintenance technicians in installing control equipment.
• Install, maintain and replace control equipment leveraging internal knowledge and vendors.
• Train electricians and maintenance staff on electrical controls.
• Configure and maintain industrial networks (Ethernet, Devicenet, Controlnet, DH+, Remote I/O).
• Program control equipment to meet production demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC/HMI/SCADA programming

Electrical design

VFDs

Allen-Bradley PLCs/HMIs/Networks

Industrial instrumentation & sensors

Servo motors

Team leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Electrical engineering degree preferred

HS diploma and Controls Systems Certification

Tools

Devicenet

Controlnet

DH+

Ethernet

Remote I/O

Industrial networking tools

Job description

What does a Senior Plant Controls Engineer do at Swire Coca-Cola?

Maintain, troubleshoot, install and recommend control changes or practices on production lines. Find and implement control change to maximize efficiency within the plant.

Responsibilities:

• Visually and electronically inspect and 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience required
• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering preferred
• High School diploma and Controls Systems Certification required
• Proficient with PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, electrical design, Variable Frequency Drive’s, Industrial Electrical hardware required and
• 6+ years working with controls in industrial manufacturing required
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs and Networks (Devicnet, Controlnet, DH+, Remote I/O and Ethernet)
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, sensors (PNP, NPN), Tranmitters (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