Controls Engineer

Role Overview

• Design, develop, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and industrial control systems supporting manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot automation, electrical, and controls
• related issues to minimize downtime and maintain efficient operations.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment, automation systems, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to identify and implement automation improvements that enhance productivity, reliability, and safety.
• Maintain documentation for control systems including electrical drawings, software backups, and change records.
• Assist in developing and implementing preventive maintenance procedures for automation and control systems.
• Ensure automation systems comply with company quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations staff related to automation systems.
• Responsible for adherence to all Company policies and procedures.
• Works to improve the effectiveness of the quality management system through the use of the quality policy, quality objectives, audit results, analysis of data, corrective and preventive actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or other technically related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3– 5 years’ experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming ( such as Allen
• Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
• Experience with HMI/ SCADA systems and industrial communication networks.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity and understanding of GMP ( Good Manufacturing Practices) environments preferred.

Benefits

• Ensures employees are trained according to their roles.
• Addresses complaints and problems, elevates to Leadership when needed.
• Ensures proper PPE’s and Safety procedures are followed.
• Instills a sense of quality through modeled quality behaviors and mindset.
• Flexible shifts, shifts may be 8, 10 or 12 hours as needed.