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Automation & Controls Engineer
Zina's Fine Foods
South Plainfield, USA
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
USD 95000-110000 yearly / year
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PLCladder logicstructured textAllen BradleySiemensVFD
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- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Paid time off
- Design, develop, and modify PLC control programs for production equipment using ladder logic and structured text on Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms
- Determine control architecture and integration approach for new lines, including PLC, VFD, HMI, servo, sensor, and network topology decisions
- Evaluate and select automation technologies, and develop technical specifications for equipment purchases
- Define machine parameter standards by product and SKU, and establish the operating windows that govern throughput, giveaway, and quality
- Investigate recurring faults and downtime events, determine root cause, and design corrective solutions rather than applying temporary fixes
- Analyze line performance data to identify constraints and develop engineering solutions to eliminate them
- Exercise independent judgment in diagnosing complex failures across control, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Make real-time decisions on whether equipment is fit to run, requires intervention, or must be taken out of service
- Plan and direct the installation and commissioning of new and used production equipment, including scope definition, sequencing, contractor coordination, and acceptance criteria
- Assess and bring used-market equipment into service, including evaluating machines prior to purchase, reverse engineering undocumented PLC programs, reconstructing missing documentation, and validating safety and performance where no service history exists
- Serve as technical authority for OEM and vendor engagement, including overseas manufacturers, on specification, support, and escalation
- Approve equipment for release to production based on functional and safety verification
- Provide technical direction to maintenance staff and production supervisors on automated systems
- Develop the training curriculum and technical documentation used by operators and maintenance technicians, including SOPs, settings sheets, and changeover standards
- Establish and enforce standards for PLC program version control, backup, and as-built documentation
- Advise leadership on automation strategy, capital planning, and where investment will produce the greatest return
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