Sr Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Onsite senior engineer at Lamb Weston's Quincy, WA food plant who develops, troubleshoots, and maintains the plant's Process Controls/automation infrastructure — day-to-day PLC programming and troubleshooting, automation project management, and mentoring technicians using Rockwell/Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and FactoryTalk tools.
- Compensation
- $104.5K–$156.8K / yr
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- PLC Certification or equivalent
- 5-7 years controls and electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- 3-5 years engineering experience in projects/maintenance work
- Advanced working knowledge of PLC systems, PLC programming, instrumentation, and PLC troubleshooting
- Proficiency with communications protocols including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and serial communications
- Proficiency with FactoryTalk suite (View SE/ME/Studio, AssetCentre, Gateway), Studio 5000 LogixDesigner, RSLogix 5000/5, RSLinx Classic, Connected Components WorkBench, Windows OS, MS Office
- Hardware proficiency with Allen-Bradley/CTI/Texas Instruments controllers, IO devices, networks, HMIs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, Micro-800, PLC-5, SLC-500, Panelview Plus/Component)
- Excellent PLC development, troubleshooting, and programming skills
- Ability to read and interpret plant drawings, equipment schematics, and O&M manuals
- Strong computer application, network, and PC business application software skills
- Working knowledge of NEC/Washington specialty codes to ensure electrical work is to code
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Excellent ability to follow and implement standards
- Valid Driver's License and driving record meeting Lamb Weston Driving Standards
Nice to have
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent education and experience
- Washington Electrical Journeyman or Washington Electrical Supervisor license
Full description
Title: Sr Manufacturing Systems Engineer              Â
Location: Quincy, WAÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Job Requisition ID: Req-271999Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Time Type: Full time              Â
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.Â
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
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Responsible for the development, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the plant’s Process Controls infrastructure. Provides technical and problem-solving support for the plant and maintenance crews.
Job Description
- Day to day PLC controls program troubleshooting to support plant operations.
- Project management for automation related projects.
- Overall support and management of programming, development, and maintenance of plant Process Control systems.
- Mentor junior Process Control technicians to provide training and instruction in Process Control concepts and plant operations.
- Interface to equipment and instrumentation including optimization and calibration, specifying, and interface programming.
- Interface with other disparate controls systems and OEM supplied systems and equipment.
- Work with corporate Process Control to maintain overall automation and control goals, specifications, and integration standards.
- Supports and executes plant specific maintenance strategies to achieve the plant’s key performance goals for overall maintenance performance.
- Provides technical and problem-solving support for the plant operations and maintenance crews.
- Work to execute the overall platform and plant automation and controls vision.
- On call support and Remote Access Plant support
Basic & Preferred QualificationsEducation/ Certifications:
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred, or a combination of suitable education and experience