Automation Controls Engineer
Barry Callebaut
- Brantford, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
- Strong skill set with AB programmable logic controllers (SLC, PLC, and Control Logix families), (Siemens S7 a Plus) as well as Human Interface (HMIs) such as AB PanelView, FactoryTalk View and Wonderware.
- Ability to configure, test, troubleshoot and commission AB and Siemens VFDs.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and commission PLC and HMI based control systems with the ability to make minor programming changes.
- Direct and oversee the maintenance of programs for PLCs and PCs coordinating with Process Engineers, Project Engineers, Information Technology staff, and Production and Maintenance personnel.
- Guide and train others with less experience through mentoring.
- Understanding of industrial power circuits, installation practices, and general OSHA safety practices.
- Understand the plant electrical criteria, standards and company guidelines.
- Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, level switches, valve actuators and positioners and weighting systems.
- Enforce PLC/HMI policy/procedures.
- Document system modifications in order to maintain an accurate registry of modifications.
- Ability to adhere to GMPs and all other food safety requirements.
- Ensures compliance with all food and employee safety policies and procedures.
- Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree
- Must be able to freely move around entire facility.
- Ability to work in and be exposed to heat.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed.
- Must be able to stand, kneel, bend and reach over and under all equipment on a concrete floor for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work in high areas, freely move around the entire facility indoors and outdoors as well as.
- At least 3 years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and general control system design.
- Experience in food industry is a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, Siemens and PLCs.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC500) PLCs, PanelView/PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EthenetI/P, DeviceNet, DH+, etc.) is required.
- Experience with FactoryTalk Suite, Wonderware Suite, and VisualBasic/C#/Java is a plus.
- Knowledge of Measuring instruments (Micrometer, calipers, Tape Measure Thread Gauges).
- Ability to support a 24/7 365 production facility.
- Teamwork and Cooperation -genuine intention to work cooperatively with others as part of a team.
- Initiative - doing more than required or expected in the job.
- Customer Service Orientated - help or serve others, to meet their needs; focus efforts on discovering and meeting customer needs.
- Self-control - provide a measured rather than an impulsive response.
- Flexibility - ability to adapt to and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals, groups and areas.