IFF · 6 days ago
Automation & Process Controls Engineer
Gibson City, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $102K/yr
3+ years expIFF is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, and they are seeking a Process Control/Electrical Engineer at their Gibson City site. This role involves optimizing plant operations, leading capital projects, and providing technical support to enhance the site's controls and electrical infrastructure.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Use fundamental engineering principles and concepts to lead troubleshooting of plant electrical and controls issues, and coach others to learn these skills
Identify, design and implement process control improvements including migrations to newer platforms
Network with other engineers on site and with Subject Matter Experts within the business to leverage technical knowledge
Participate in the site minor capital prioritization process and management process
Understand all applicable electrical equipment and control technology
Be responsible for programming and altering many types of PLC’s, HMI’s, PID loop controllers, ASD’s, and other control devices
Provide technical advice to plant personnel to support operations to meet Business and plant goals. (EH&S, Production, cost, quality, energy, reliability, sustainability)
Implement best design practices to optimize operations
Champion electrical safety – including electrical procedure usage, creation, reviews, updates and approvals
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering
3 years of experience as an Engineer in a Chemical Processing/Food/Mining plant or engineering firm
Ability to lead multiple projects/tasks and drive projects to completion with strong operability to support reliable, high-quality production
Knowledge of PLC systems and HMI systems
Well versed in the rules and regulation relating to the implementation and best practices in electrical system design and implementation
NEC, UL, CSA, and TUV
NFPA 79 Specification, NFPA 70e Specification, ANSI and IEC Electrical symbols
Grounding and shielding of electrical systems
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Company
IFF
At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.
10001+ employees
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