Highlights
This role carries broad responsibility for the facility's PLC and HMI systems as well as hands-on ownership of the robotics program from commissioning through handover. Strong proficiency in robot programming and control; experience with Kawasaki robots is a significant asset, Fanuc experience also valued.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Rossville, Tennessee |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 1 to 9 employees |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Website | http://jwickline.com/ |
Description
Position: Controls Engineer - Food Manufacturing
Location: Rossville, TN (relocation package available)
Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 base salary + performance bonus
Our client is one of North America's leading organic brands, and their Rossville, TN facility is in the middle of a significant automation expansion. This role carries broad responsibility for the facility's PLC and HMI systems as well as hands-on ownership of the robotics program from commissioning through handover. The company is deploying a fleet of industrial robots across production lines, with approximately 45 units planned and more to follow as capacity is added. This is a permanent position with significant project responsibility -- robotic projects alone are confirmed for at least the next two to four years and likely well beyond.
Key requirements:
- BS Degree in Engineering, ideally Electrical, Automation, or Mechatronics
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in industrial controls engineering in a food or CPG manufacturing environment
- PLC programming experience is essential -- you will own the PLC and HMI systems for the facility, including programming, troubleshooting, and ongoing development
- Strong proficiency in robot programming and control; experience with Kawasaki robots is a significant asset, Fanuc experience also valued
- Demonstrated ability to integrate robot control with PLC logic
- Hands-on commissioning experience; ability to bring new systems online and execute clean handovers to maintenance teams
- Expertise with HMIs and ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
- Willingness to travel within North America for training and to OEM facilities for equipment selection as needed
- Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sorry, no sponsorships.
Compensation includes a base salary of $120,000 to $140,000 commensurate with experience, a performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare. This is a direct-hire, permanent opportunity with a growing, mission-driven company.
About Company
The Wickline Group is a national recruiting firm, specializing in the placement of professionals from supervisory to executive level within food manufacturers, foodservice distributors, wholesale grocers, supermarket operators, big box retailers and third-party logistics organizations.
By specializing almost exclusively within the food industry, we are able to stay abreast of industry trends that impact the positions and skill sets that are in the most demand, and most importantly, forge long-term relationships with the industry’s most sought-after employers.
Within the industry, we serve three main sectors:
Manufacturing
We have long-standing relationships with key decision-makers within Fortune 500 food manufacturers as well as strong local and regional independents and co-packers.
Job opportunities are typically available in these areas:
Production
Quality
Maintenance
Sanitation
Plant Management
Engineering
Logistics / Supply Chain
Support – HR, Accounting, etc.
Distribution
We have a proven track record of success with the country’s leading foodservice distributors, wholesale grocers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
Job opportunities typically available in these areas:
Warehousing
Operations Management
Sales & Marketing
Accounting & Finance
General Management
Transportation
Facilities & Fleet Maintenance
Purchasing / Merchandising
Human Resources
Corporate / Executive Leadership
Retail
We maintain strong relationships within well-respected supermarket chains and strong independents throughout the US as well as internationally.
Our typical searches include:
Store Managers
Department Managers
Merchandisers / Specialists
Corporate-Level Directors
Co-Managers
District / Regional Managers
Category Managers / Buyers
HR / Accounting / Support