Arkansas Staffing
Controls And Automation Engineer
The Controls And Automation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and safe operation of factory control systems. This role involves troubleshooting, implementing changes, driving root cause analysis, and deploying new tools through digital solutions. The engineer will identify improvements, resolve control system issues while working closely with Operations and Maintenance Teams to support PLC and ControlLogix programming, servos, VFDs, and other hardware. Additionally, the engineer will help drive and support the Digital Factory strategy and implementation for the site, including connecting to various data sources, validating data accuracy, and developing custom data models for factory improvements. The engineer will also be supporting training and skillset development of the control technicians group. - Degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or other relevant engineering fields. - 3+ years of experience as a control/automation engineer within an FMCG environment. - Proficiency in PLC programming including the ability to read, write, and troubleshoot ladder logic, understand function block diagrams, structured text, and sequential function charts, motor controls, VFDs, and robotics. - Knowledgeable with Allen-Bradley automation equipment: PLCs, HMIs, sensors, safety components, drives and drive systems, and software solutions. - Experience managing industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, ASi, DeviceNet, etc.; and connecting VMware virtual environment and communication between PLC, HMI, switches, etc. - Experience with process and packaging electrical hardware; strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs. - Strong communication, leadership, and troubleshooting skills.
The Controls And Automation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and safe operation of factory control systems. This role involves troubleshooting, implementing changes, driving root cause analysis, and deploying new tools through digital solutions. The engineer will identify improvements, resolve control system issues while working closely with Operations and Maintenance Teams to support PLC and ControlLogix programming, servos, VFDs, and other hardware. Additionally, the engineer will help drive and support the Digital Factory strategy and implementation for the site, including connecting to various data sources, validating data accuracy, and developing custom data models for factory improvements. The engineer will also be supporting training and skillset development of the control technicians group. - Degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or other relevant engineering fields. - 3+ years of experience as a control/automation engineer within an FMCG environment. - Proficiency in PLC programming including the ability to read, write, and troubleshoot ladder logic, understand function block diagrams, structured text, and sequential function charts, motor controls, VFDs, and robotics. - Knowledgeable with Allen-Bradley automation equipment: PLCs, HMIs, sensors, safety components, drives and drive systems, and software solutions. - Experience managing industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP, ASi, DeviceNet, etc.; and connecting VMware virtual environment and communication between PLC, HMI, switches, etc. - Experience with process and packaging electrical hardware; strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs. - Strong communication, leadership, and troubleshooting skills.