Welch’s

Welch’s

Associate Controls Engineer

North East, Pennsylvania, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$90kDetected 76 days ago
Process ImprovementCustomer SupportPLCElectrical EngineeringControlsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOSHAHACCPLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • We are looking for an Associate Controls Engineer to join our team and provide strong strategic and tactical execution of electrical engineering and controls tasks.
  • Work with Maintenance as needed to provide troubleshooting assistance, and train hourly technicians to enhance their troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Additional, align with Maintenance group to coordinate appropriate MRO inventory based on component availability/obsolescence migration plans.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Electrical Engineering principles and leadership to support all plant operations in juice processing and packaging facilities operating on a 24/7 schedule. This will include supporting packaging lines, processing, utility, and seasonal equipment.
  • Responsible for all technical support, designing, programming, and commissioning of controls and instrumentation hardware and software on all plant equipment and processes.
  • Support strategic planning, input and execution of engineering budget as it relates to electrical and controls equipment and infrastructure.
  • Stay current on new technology that can help support capital improvements to increase efficiency and / or capacity.
  • Maintain communication with all production operations departments and maintenance to ensure an efficient operation and provide support for continuous improvement.
  • Work with maintenance leadership and reliability engineers to develop strategic plans for plant maintenance systems improvements and sustainability as it relates to the electrical, controls, and instrumentation programs and talent.
  • Lead the development and management of preventative maintenance schedules for plant electrical, instrumentation, and controls equipment.
  • Manage and maintain updated electrical and control systems documentation and maintenance resources.
  • Develop the controls and instrumentation technical capabilities within the hourly maintenance workforce as needed.
  • Support PLC (Allen Bradley) programs for new equipment and upgrades/modifications for existing equipment.

Requirements

  • Strong ability to train others as needed.
  • Self-motivated with a high degree of ownership
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or Automation Engineering role, but not required.
  • Proficiency in designing and working with 13,800V and 12,400V systems down to 480V
  • Proficiency in working with Allen-Bradley PLC's and using RS Logix software
  • Proficiency in working with HMI's including Allen-Bradley PanelviewPlus
  • Experience with:

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • Food Manufacturing in a juice processing, pasteurization, blending, and consumer packaging preferred or related industry experience.

Compensation

  • The anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually for US-based employees.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Additional benefits available through Perks at Work
  • Paid parental (and adoption) leave - Available after 12 months of employment
  • In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for participation in a bonus plan.
  • Product ID devices such as bar-code scanners and machine vision cameras.
  • Organization with a bold, clear purpose & vision for the future
  • Compensation Package Consisting of Competitive Base Salary and Annual Incentive Plan (Bonus )
  • Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Company info

  • Be a part of an inclusive workplace where you not only belong but also have the opportunity to be the best version of yourself
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