Controls Engineer

Job Description

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

Controls Engineers are key to ensuring the success and efficiency of our highspeed equipment throughout our production and warehousing spaces. This individual will work in a variety of areas of the manufacturing facility developing PLC and HMI code for automated packaging equipment while also troubleshooting industrial controls and electrical systems. They will also provide mentorship and coaching to our Controls Technicians and ensure Operations leaders are informed of any challenges or opportunities of improvement on the floor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design and program all aspects of PLC/HMI software for packaging equipment

Test and debug control systems

Create, update, and modify machine, part or facilities schematics using a CAD program

Both AC and DC Drive experience with various drive platforms

Write and modify, extensive PLC’s and HMI’s programs for the following:

Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley

Modicon

Troubleshoot or establish control networks.

EtherNet / IP

DeviceNet

DH-485

Modbus

Modbus Plus

Troubleshoots systems including but not limited to: electrical, instrumentation and controls

Electrical schematic design and drafting using AutoCAD Electrical

Troubleshoots process control systems in particular packaging line control systems

Performs all duties within GMP standards

Performs all functions as required within the CMMS

Train, mentor and coach trainees and front line automation techs

Perform additional duties as assigned

Responsible for department compliance with GMP, HACCP and FSMA guidelines

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years’ experience in PLC controls engineering in lieu of degree

Alen Bradley PLC and motion controls experience

Skilled in RS Logix 500 and Studio

Prior experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement

System process controls and line balancing experience

Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, control power and drives, sanitary control principals, operation and trouble shooting

Excellent communication, planning, and prioritization

Strong leadership and team skills

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status

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Full-time