Controls Engineer

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.

We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT'S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

The Controls Engineer's primary responsibility is the maintaining and improving of automation controls for food production equipment within a 24/7 GMP manufacturing environment. As a key resource and escalation point, hands-on troubleshooting and support for maintenance personnel is expected. You will also be responsible for assisting with the integration of new equipment installations that can range in complexity from simple stand-alone units to elaborate integrated systems. Adherence to all applicable safety and electrical codes is imperative. You are a subject matter expert on all automated control systems within the facility and take on the responsibility of mentoring maintenance/operations associates in supporting a strong team environment.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provides technical support of automation and controls systems for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

• Diagnoses electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits, electronic boards, PLC's, touch screens, displays, contractor's, sensors and motors.

• Works closely with the Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations personnel to address plant issues and to incorporate new equipment, capabilities and controls into plant operation.

• Independently manages automation and control improvement projects.

• Provides technical guidance and expertise to enhance troubleshooting skills and controls expertise of Maintenance technicians

• Assures uniformity of component specifications, system design, and documentation.

• Provide after-hours, on call support both remotely and onsite.

• Works across departments to develop a culture of root cause problem identification and solution while encouraging a high level of cross functional communication.

• Support operational performance improvement efforts to reduce costs, improve efficiency, reliability and quality which may require working some weekends and holidays.

• Ensures the highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance with NEC and other codes and standards.

• Demonstrates leadership in compliance to plant safety rules, GMP regulations and company safety and quality programs.

• Create, modify and support documentation and change control efforts on new and existing equipment.

What You Will Bring

Proficiency with Allen Bradley/Rockwell software and associated hardware: (Studio 5000/Control Logix, FactoryTalk Historian, Vantage Point, RSLogix 500, Factory Talk SE & ME, Studio 5000 View Designer, CCW)

Proficiency with AutoCAD - Autodesk software

Skilled with motor control circuits, VFDs (PowerFlex 75x and PowerFlex 52x), soft starters, starters, Servo Systems (Kinetix) and relays.

Good understanding of standard electrical circuits and instrumentation

In-depth understanding of Ethernet communication protocols.

Knowledge of Tatsoft Data Translation software is a plus.

Hands-on experience calibrating/setting up industrial instrumentation, flowmeters, level sensors and others

Standard skills in the Microsoft Office Suite

Must be a self-starter with a high-level integrity and honesty.

Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures & electrical diagrams.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to complete work in a timely manner based on project/issue priority.

Ability to work in both with multi-functional teams and individually.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

AS in Electrical Technology or related discipline and 5+ years of experience

BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline and 2+ years of experience

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company's achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimers

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

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