Automation & Controls Engineer

Our client is a leading food manufacturing company that is looking to bring on board an Automation & Controls Engineer to develop and design the concept, testing, installation and monitoring of automation processes. This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees.

What we are looking for you to do:

• Complete project execution which includes team leadership, control panel engineering, SCADA design, PLC and HMI programming, and site support of integrated systems.
• Ensure that all applicable project objectives, policies, procedures, state and federal laws, and ISO requirements are met.
• Writing the design specification, gather input and validate the deliverables with all stakeholders, coordinating the integrators for the automation and MES applications.
• Program, configure, test, and commission PLC and HMI based control systems.
• Provide direction and oversee the maintenance of programs for PLCs and PCs; coordinate with Process Engineers, Project Engineers, Design Engineers, Information Technology staff, as well as Production and Maintenance.
• Program, configure, test, and commission PLC and HMI based control systems.
• Review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing production/processing controls equipment.
• Oversee the development of controls functional scope for projects.
• Negotiate the scope of projects with site leadership and support the projects through the funding approval stage.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Min 5+ years of automation & controls engineering experience in manufacturing facilities required.
• 2+ years food or beverage manufacturing experience required.
• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical degree required.
• Valid passport and clean drivers abstract required.
• Clear criminal back check required.

What we will offer:

• An attractive salary, bonus, RRSP match and benefits.
• An amazing opportunity to grow your career with a leading company.

If you are someone that is ideal for this position and have a passion to be part of a high potential food company please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format – and don’t forget to include your accomplishments and achievements on your resume!