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Gehl Foods

Controls Engineer

Gehl Foods, Germantown

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Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide machine support including but not limited to safety controllers, PLC's, HMI's, robots, motion control, measurement systems, instrumentation, material handling systems, industrial networks, and computer system hardware/software application support for MES and data collection systems.
  • Perform work utilizing plant electrical controls standards.
  • Work with the Change Management Process for the overall implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of company initiatives.
  • Schedule and manage upgrades, overhauls, and conversions of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines.
  • Provide Training in the operation and maintenance of Aseptic Filling and Process Lines
  • Participate in afterhours support for engineering group on a rotating basis.
  • Maintain relationships with engineering, operations, and maintenance groups to provide new functionality as required by production needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Candidates must possess an Associate's in Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited college or equal technical experience
  • A minimum of 2-5 years' experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments is required to demonstrate the desired industry experience.
  • Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems
  • Demonstrated ability to work with operations and technical teams to define project objectives and then deploy those findings to optimize performance of the process.
  • Communicate in an effective and professional manner with peers, internal and external Customers.
  • Experience working with Technical Service Providers and/or Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and demonstrated ability to drive project results.
  • Self-Motivated with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Evidence of continuing self-development.
  • Rockwell Automation PLC and HMI experience
  • Demonstrated background in processing and packaging equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting, including after-hours support as needed to maintain project progress or equipment support when assisting operations or maintenance customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity
  • Ability and means to travel if needed; must possess a valid driver's license and proof of valid insurance including liability and property damage coverage
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited college.
  • Specific, in depth technical knowledge and expertise with Tetra Pak and/or Stork Aseptic filling equipment.
  • Knowledge of detailed electrical and mechanical operation and optimization of Food Process and Packaging systems.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Aseptic Processing and Packaging Systems.
  • Beckhoff Automation PLC and HMI experience
  • Robotics working knowledge (i.e. Fanuc)
  • Experience in motion control, VFD and safety hardware
  • Demonstrated experience in vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)
  • Knowledge of NFPA70,70E,78
  • AutoCAD software experience.
  • Knowledge of FDA Rules and Regulations