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Engineer - Automation & ControlsOSI Group • Oakland, IA, US
Engineer - Automation & Controls

Engineer - Automation & Controls

OSI Group • Oakland, IA, US
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As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world's leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe. We're looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

Overview

This role is responsible for managing engineering projects from concept through scope definition, design, costing, planning, installation, start-up and follow up assessment. Works with plant management, corporate resources, and third-party vendors and contractors to deliver cost effective solutions that work. The successful candidate is an experienced hands-on controls systems integrator, enthusiastic team player, self-disciplined individual, and is attentive to details with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all phases, from planning to completion, of automation and controls projects by providing input on appropriate design specifications; management of schedule, scope, cost, and quality; recommend equipment and methods based on knowledge of current industry standard; site start-up support.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement as directed, an organization-wide technical standards / guidelines relative to hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA, power distribution, and OT network architect.
  • Provide technical support to plant and engineering department during any consideration of automation and controls integration initiatives.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement as directed, training programs designed to educate plant maintenance and technical teams on automation basic principles and controls systems troubleshooting.
  • Ensure that daily tasks are completed, be able to execute job order assignments, and keep accurate job order records.
  • Complete all forms required, submit all paperwork to your supervisor upon completion.
  • Ensure that all employees in the department follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and are wearing proper PPE.
  • Must be able to read and interpret schematics and manuals pertaining to equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance (PM) schedules as assigned.
  • Perform on-the-job training of other maintenance employees.
  • Understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures, through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

  • 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
  • Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
  • Strong knowledge with Factory Talk Suite, Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, and SLC500) PLCs, PanelView / PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, Ethernet / IP, DeviceNet, DH+, etc.).
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems and clearly communicate technical solutions for any control system challenges.
  • Familiar with automation and controls industry standards and support contacts.

    • Education

  • BA / BS or equivalent is preferred.

    • Work Environment

  • Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
  • Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
  • This role does not require any domestic travel.
  • Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Position may require frequent and / or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching / reaching, use of hands or fingers, talking, hearing, and standing / walking on concrete flooring.
  • Position may require the physical ability to stand / walk for greater than 4 hours.

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology

    • Industries

  • Food Production

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