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Reser's Fine Foods · 2 days ago

Engineer-PLC Controls

Topeka, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Reser's Fine Foods is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads and prepared foods. They are seeking an Engineer-PLC Controls to research, develop, design, and integrate PLC controllers and drive systems to support manufacturing operations.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Builds, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains programmable logic controller systems

Makes program modifications as needed for efficient operation of plant machinery

Designs and builds control cabinets for new or existing machinery within the plant

Works in partnership with machine vendors, maintenance management, and operations to design and develop effective automated PLC control and drive systems to support the production requirement and goals

Provides direction and train maintenance personnel in corrective maintenance and installation of electronic equipment

Implements new control systems on existing systems migrating toward the Rockwell platform

Creates self-diagnosis routines and alarms to simplify future troubleshooting efforts

Establishes protocols and is responsible for system access, backups and data recovery

Performs work on various systems including but not limited to: Rockwell Software including RSLogix 5000 & Factory Talk View, motion/servo control, regular Variable Frequency Drives, controls communication protocols including RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, Ethernet IP, Devicenet, diagnosing and interpreting instrumentation signals including HART, 4-20ma, and 0-10v

Partners with IT department to ensure line serves are maintained and updated as needed

Maintains Lockout/Tagout, CPR, First Aid, Confined Space Entry and other safety related certifications

Ensures strict adherence to OSHA, ISO TS 16949, ISO 14001 and other standards

Works independently without direct supervision

May perform work on other projects, tasks, or duties as assigned

Qualification

PLC programmingRockwell SoftwareIndustrial automationSCADA systemsSafety standardsMicrosoft Office SuiteTroubleshootingCommunication protocolsInterpret schematics

Required

Technical, trade, or engineering graduate with focus on industrial electrical or industrial automation preferred. Equivalent experience considered in lieu of education requirement

Experience with and ability to understand process controls, coordination of those controls, interlocking of those controls, automation controls, safety standards, and relay logic

Basic networking knowledge on Ethernet networks

Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&ID drawings for process equipment

Prior experience with Rockwell, Allen-Bradley automation equipment

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Maintains Lockout/Tagout, CPR, First Aid, Confined Space Entry and other safety related certifications

Ensures strict adherence to OSHA, ISO TS 16949, ISO 14001 and other standards

Works independently without direct supervision