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J.T.M. Food Group

Automation - Controls Engineer

J.T.M. Food Group, Harrison, Ohio, United States, 45030

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Automation - Controls Engineer

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J.T.M. Food Group

Overview The Controls Engineer is responsible for development, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving automation control systems in a state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility. This role will introduce new automation technology and troubleshoot existing automation technology to optimize plant automation solutions and increase operational uptime. Communicates and educates users on applications, reports, processes, and tools.

Key Responsibilities

Work with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and IT to provide Automation/Controls skillsets to a state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility.

Interface with production operators, maintenance, management, and engineering groups to achieve the best possible solutions to process control problems.

Maintain and troubleshoot plant manufacturing operations to ensure a safe workplace.

Assist electricians and maintenance personnel as needed.

Implement new technology to maximize plant efficiency.

PLC specification and programming, including HMI development.

Document changes made to processes.

Specify, apply, diagnose, and calibrate process instrumentation (4-20mA, HART, IO-Link).

Machine control circuitry and motor control design, including safety circuits and adherence to NEC/NFPA and UL codes.

Configure and control Variable Frequency Drives.

Electrical design, including creation of schematic diagrams.

Control System Programming: SCADA, HMI, and PLC code development to specification.

Lead troubleshooting teams consisting of vendors, electrical engineers, control system programmers, and information system programmers to deliver integrated automation solutions.

Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to deliver fully integrated process equipment systems on-time and on-budget, satisfying performance measures.

Understand and apply the ISA-88 and ISA-95 standards.

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Flexibility to work occasional on-call periods outside normal business hours.

Experience and Skills

Bachelors of Science or relevant experience in automated process control.

3+ years of experience in engineering and development of integrated controls system solutions for continuous, material handling, and batch processes.

3+ years of experience in HMI programming (Rockwell Software and Ignition).

3+ years of experience in PLC programming (RSLogix 500/5000, Studio 5000).

SCADA software experience including Ignition and FTView SE.

Advanced Allen-Bradley PLC diagnostic experience.

FactoryTalk Batch experience.

Industrial networking knowledge, configuration, and troubleshooting (Ethernet/IP).

Knowledge of variable speed drive configuration and programming.

Ability to read and create electrical and process control drawings.

Strong math skills and ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

This position is onsite.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets. We participate in EVerify.

Benefits & Perks

Top Work Place Winner

Weekly Pay

Free Meal Buffet, Discount on JTM Products

Free Uniforms, Shoe Allowance

Free Gym Membership, Free Health Screenings

Full Medical Benefits

401K/Profit Sharing

Generous PTO

Bonus Eligible

Job Details Location: Cincinnati, OH; Salary: $80,000.00-$120,000.00; Type: Full-time

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