Controls Engineer

Work Location Delicato Vineyards Manteca

Position Purpose

Under minimal supervision of the Controls Manager, the Controls Engineer provides control system support, as well as leading and training staff on all standard operating procedures. This position makes recommendations to improve the control of the process or the processes themselves, while supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting the controls systems to ensure minimal downtime.

Functional Responsibility

Provides hands-on support, assigns daily tasks, ensures employees have proper tools and equipment, and monitors output

Leads in a constructive manner by example; demonstrates and encourages a strong work ethic and fosters an environment of trust and respect

Guides team in the proper use of assets and resources to avoid waste and ensure cost-effective operations

Ensures clear communication amongst the team; follows-up on assignments to ensure accuracy and completeness

Informs supervisor of staffing needs

Ensures employees conduct themselves in a safe manner and that work areas are kept clean to prevent safety hazards; immediately reports safety issues and concerns to management

Supports change initiatives and company decisions in an effective manner

Communicates closely with supervisor regarding employee issues, concerns, and complaints in an objective and confidential manner

Maintains company and regulatory compliance during day-day-operations and advises supervisor of any infractions; assigns and monitors employee breaks and lunches and provides backup relief

Provides timely feedback to employees on a daily basis and informs supervisor of team/individual performance, recognition, training needs, deficiencies, etc.

Essential Duties

Responsible for the direct project development and management, while working with the Controls Manager

Leads technical team members by maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying controls systems and equipment to ensure operational performance and reliability

Partners with Operations team members designing and commissioning solutions for difficult problems

Acts as first level escalation support for the control system technician team and acts as the subject expert for controls related tasks

Assists with communicating technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations, and the maintenance team

Acts as the technical consultant for capital projects and assists in managing controls related items within project scopes

Partners with internal team leadership, equipment vendors and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate installation of modern technologies

Troubleshoots and modifies software programs for control systems, including Ignition SCADA, PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC platform utilizing RSLogix and approved Rockwell software package, as well as Industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems

Appropriately escalates downtime situations to vendors for support to restore equipment operation

Monitors tasks and partners with Technicians and Mechanics to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies

Explains production impacts and works closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems

Develops training plans with the Controls Manager for Control Systems Technicians

*Other duties may be assigned

Non-Essential Duties

*Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent working experience

5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry working with and developing in various PLC and HMI Programming Suites (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, Automation Direct)

Experience interpreting, editing, or developing CAD files for electrical, pneumatic, or mechanical drawings

1+ years experience in project management and development

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Adept at reading, writing, and implementing code that adheres to programming “Best Methods”

Adept at troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and programming issues

Strong interpersonal and mentorship skills

Certificates and Licenses

Ignition Core Certificate or equivalent experience

Project Management Professional Certification a plus

Working Conditions

Manufacturing plant/production floor environment with occasional travel

Required to drive automotive vehicle or equipment

Indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to the elements/temperature variations

Exposure to weather-related temperature & humidity extremes

Extended Hours

Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Must be able to pass fit test and perform work while wearing respirators

Exposure to varying levels of dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, and noisy equipment

Occasionally may be required to lift and carry cases of wine

Work Standards

Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships

Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner

Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training

Follows all Company policies and procedures

Additional Comments

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $76,353.00 to $119,397.00. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Delicato Family Wines offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents. Additional health benefits include life, disability and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with generous company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wine & merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, gym discounts & many more

Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.