Industrial Controls Engineer
FFP
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Eustis • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Maintaining and optimizing the site's automation systems, including PLC infrastructure, HMI interfaces, process instrumentation, valves, and motors.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects to enhance safety, product quality, efficiency, and equipment reliability in a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing environment.
- Ensure plant processes adhere to expected Safety and Quality standards and close gaps where necessary.
- Support plant Safety and Quality programs and assist with root-cause investigations for incidents or equipment/process failures.
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the plant control (PLC) systems and equipment, including enhancement, troubleshooting, replacement, and maintenance strategies.
- Ensure PLC/Industrial Control systems are operating reliably, includes maintaining program backups, spare parts, applying firmware updates, etc.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation enhancements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Quality, Maintenance) to implement improvements.
- Analyze production data to recommend and execute control system modifications.
- Provide automation expertise during the design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and systems.
- Develop functional specifications and control strategies for new projects.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure successful integration of automation systems.
- Maintain documentation of PLC programs, network architecture, and control schematics.
- Assist Engineering/Operations with troubleshooting and modifying PLC programs and systems.
- Direct Maintenance team with developing and implementing preventative maintenance and spare parts inventory levels to support reliable operation of the controls equipment.
Requirements
- Four (4) year B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in a process-heavy, food manufacturing facility
- Proficiency in PLC programming (preferably Allen-Bradley)
- Strong understanding of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
- Ability to wire, calibrate, and otherwise troubleshoot control devices (instruments, valves, VFDs, etc)
- Ability to create and read electrical drawings.
- Experience with MS Office applications
Benefits
- Generous time off for vacations
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical/Dental/Vision Health & Wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingAllen-Bradleyindustrial automationprocess instrumentationtroubleshootingcontrol deviceselectrical drawingsnetwork architectureprocess optimizationautomation enhancements
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationcontinuous improvementroot-cause analysisteam leadershiporganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilityinitiative