Principal Electrical and Controls Engineer 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThe Principal Electrical and Controls Engineer develops standards for automation controls and electrical components for the coffee manufacturing network. The role involves developing and executing strategies to improve manufacturing equipment performance through controls programming. The engineer collaborates with site-based automation controls engineers and third-party vendors.The engineer creates documentation, provides training, mentors automation controls engineers, and recommends technical directions and new technologies. They utilize off-the-shelf and custom solutions to enhance manufacturing equipment, leading major projects, including programmatic integration between equipment, and presenting ideas to stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesLead PLC/SCADA standardization across the manufacturing networkProvide technical support to operations and project teams to resolve issues and improve productivitySupport standardization and continuous improvement of data collection and reporting systemsCoordinate with internal and third-party support teams for technical resolutionsDevelop network strategies for controls standards and legacy program improvementsParticipate in equipment specifications, design reviews, and acceptance testing to ensure quality in electronics and controlsIdeal QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience10+ years of industrial automation experience in manufacturing5+ years of project-based capital engineering experienceExtensive PLC programming experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley systems, including Rockwell FactoryTalk, Logix platform, and industrial networksGood knowledge of SCADA systems, ideally GE iFix and Ignition5+ years in process or packaging automationUnderstanding of electrical components and best practices in packaging and manufacturingExperience with variable speed and servo drivesKnowledge of robotic control systems, preferably GE-FanucUnderstanding of computer and industrial networksAbility to perform effectively in a fast-paced environmentDatabase knowledge is a plusExperience with coffee processing and packaging equipment is preferred, including roasters, grinders, blenders, conveyance, and packaging systems; liquid processes experience is a plusSeniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Full-timeJob function Food and Beverage Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr