Sr. Packaging Controls Engineer
ASR Group
- Crockett, CA
- $99,000-184,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Designs / supports both control and manufacturing execution systems.
- Supports companywide infrastructure for existing systems and serves as high level resource for operating systems and applications for Manufacturing Processes.
- Propose, design, and implement the Algorithms needed to sustain continuous improvement based on manufacturing direction.
- Conduct automation feasibility studies for practicality and potential return on investment.
- Prepare and submit the controls design and implementation phase of projects.
- Develop logic and algorithms for both discrete and analog control of processes and implement.
- Develop HMI applications to meet the needs of operations.
- Innovate to maintain our competitive edge and meet the needs of the end user.
- Assure the integrity of control and information systems through security and redundant system backups.
- Document and develop systems for consistency.
- Provide operation, maintenance and technical support/training to production and maintenance personnel.
- Maintain health of Process Control Domain Infrastructure and existing Manufacturing Information Systems.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- 5+ years of hands-on controls and instrumentation experience in Packaging improvement projects and working with packaging lines design and install
- Previous job experience in high-speed packaging
- Previous food industry experience preferred
- GMP Practices, Sanitary Design, and OSHA regulations knowledge is highly preferred
- A demonstrated ability to select and apply sound engineering practices and principles to the design and development of high volume consumer products packaging
- Strong background and proven results in Leading Continuous Improvement efforts through the application of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma Activities, TPM or WCM.
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college/university, with related coursework required or equivalent work experience.
- Effective leader of internal project team efforts and site activities of contractors on assigned projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of one or more of the following: Wonderware System Platform & InTouch, Allen Bradley PLC systems (PLC5, SLC500, and ControlLogix) and associated I/O systems, Allen Bradley VFDs / Soft Starters / Servos, Allen Bradley Centerline MCCs, process instrumentation (analog valves & transmitters)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to work effectively with peers, plant operating staff, and other engineering resources.
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and quickly implement their strategy to minimize system failures.
- Strong project and time management skills and demonstrated ability to complete projects in a timely manner within budget.
- Crockett, CA
- $99,000 - $184,000
- The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.