Senior Controls Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Monticello, WI (South Plant)
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Full description
Want to see your projects make a lasting impact? At Freshpack, you'll lead initiatives from concept through implementation, helping expand capabilities, introduce new technologies, and support the company's continued growth.
We have an opening for a Senior Controls Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, programming, and implementing control and automation systems for our advanced equipment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of automated solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of our products.
Freshpack is a custom cheese packaging company that develops and innovates cheese products and packaging. Our products can be found in all 50 states and in most major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has grown from 15 to 280+ employees. It is an exciting time to join our team, as we are poised for substantial growth over the next 3-5 years.
Responsibilities
- Write, test, and maintain PLC's and HMI's for automated equipment, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to project specifications.
- Develop control system architectures, including hardware and software components, to optimize equipment performance.
- Integrate automation solutions with existing and new equipment, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
- Conduct testing, debugging, and validation of control and automation systems to ensure reliability and compliance with safety standards.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve system efficiency and functionality through the adoption of the latest technologies and best practices in automation.
- Lead automation projects from concept through implementation.
- Prepare detailed documentation, including code annotations, system schematics, operational manuals, PM's and training guides.
- Provide troubleshooting and technical support for deployed and current systems, including training production and maintenance teams on proper operation and maintenance.