Automation Controls Engineer

About the RoleThe primary purpose of the Automation Controls Engineer is to provide automation support to the facility in the electrical, instrumentation and controls disciplines primarily for batch and continuous processes and packaging systems. The individual will work with electrical and mechanical maintenance, operations, safety, and QA personnel to help deliver business objectives utilizing their technical skills to contribute.What You'll DoTroubleshooting and determining root cause of faulted process and packaging instrumentation and electrical devices, including programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and associated I/O modules.Ability to understand and troubleshoot PLC, human machine interface (HMI), batching systems, and data collection system softwarePerforming software modifications to existing packaging machinery and process system PLC's, HMI's, Batching and Data Collection systemsProviding automation support for plant innovationsAbout YouProficient in programming and troubleshooting Siemens S7-300, S7-1500, and PCS7 systems using Step 7, TIA Portal, and SCL, including advanced features such as PID loops, SFCs, and CFCsSkilled in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs using Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000, with experience in Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, and Add-On Instructions (AOIs)Knowledge of Siemens ET200S I/O and Rockwell 1756 ControlLogix I/O and POINT I/O (1734 series)Experienced in configuring and maintaining industrial communication networks including EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, AS-i, and HARTProficient in developing and troubleshooting HMI applications using Siemens WinCC and Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME/SEFamiliar with Siemens Batch Flexible and Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch systemsExperience with Siemens Process Historian and Rockwell FactoryTalk Historian, including SQL database troubleshooting and data integrationAbility to read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, PFDs, and P&IDsStrong understanding of AC/DC motor control, including Siemens Micromaster, Simocode, and Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs, as well as servo systems like KinetixSkilled in configuring and troubleshooting process instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, conductivity sensors) and discrete sensing devices (photo eyes, proximity sensors, motion detectors, barcode scanners)Experience with vision systems such as Cognex, and Keyence.Proficient in robotics integration, including Fanuc robot programming and troubleshootingFamiliar with virtualized environments, including VMware and Rockwell ThinManager for managing HMI and control system infrastructureExperienced in OT network architecture, including segmentation, VLAN configuration, managed switches, and firewall integration for secure and reliable machine communicationUnderstanding of industrial cybersecurity best practices, including network hardening, user access control, patch management, and compliance with standards such as ISA/IEC 62443REQUIREMENTSBachelor's Degree in Automation or Controls Engineering RequiredWhat's nextIf this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now!#LI-Onsite#LI-AM1We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.