Controls Engineer

Location: Luverne

Overview

Great things are happening at the Sister Schubert's Luverne and as we continue to grow the T. Marzetti Company is looking to hire team members who will grow with us on our journey towards world class operational excellence. The position of Controls Engineer is responsible for the continuous improvement of plant processes and equipment including design, PLC program changes, equipment upgrades, electrical documentation, uptime improvements, and maintenance expense reduction.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies and staffing firms refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes to our company. Any resumes sent without a prior agreement and access to proper submittal into the ATS will be considered the property of T. Marzetti, and we reserve the right to contact those candidates without any obligation to pay a fee.

Responsibilities

Engagement - Marzetti Values:
Work Safely, Communicate, Communicate, Communicate, Respect Each Other, Be Positive
-You Can Make It Happen, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable - stand behind what you do

* Works respectfully with all team members to ensure the Safety, Quality, production and support of our products and goals on a daily basis.

* Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.

* Actively participates in Marzetti Operational Excellence, special projects or tasks, and modification programs as needed with prior approval.

* Actively participates in department/shift/team meetings and is involved with improvement/resolutions & follow-up.

Safety - Marzetti Values:
Work Safely

* Maintains highest standard of Safety for all functions on an ongoing basis and ensures compliance for self and others to OSHA standards.

* Performs daily inspection of all PPE required including but not limited to SLIP-RESISTANT/STEEL-TOED SHOES, safety glasses, gloves, shields and aprons to ensure good overall condition of items that provide optimal personal safety & protection while working in the facility.

* Successfully acquires and maintains Lock Out-Tag Out Certification for machine and safely performs all functions in accordance to OHSA and company requirements and standards.

* Successfully acquires and maintains NFPA 70E Certification in accordance to OHSA and company requirements and standards.

* Performs daily inspection of power equipment with proper documentation.

* As a member of the T. Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Safety Observations (BBSO), corrects issues when identified, and participates in problem solving.

Quality - Marzetti Values:
We bring delicious food to the table and deliver superior service and value at all times. Be Perceptive-see work through your customers' and consumers' eyes, winning is just the Beginning.

* Leads and promotes a strong Food Safety Culture within the facility

* Completes his/her Behavior Based Quality observations (BBQs), corrects issues when identified and participates in problem solving.

* Ensures compliance to quality, Food Safety Preventive Control (FSPC), FSMA, Food Defense, , OSHA and other support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.

* Reviews, understands, and complies with all applicable SOPs containing Process or Preventive Control monitoring or verification, if trained and designated as a Qualified Individual (QI).

* Communicates any concerns related to product safety, integrity, quality and legality to management or to the confidential hotline if the need for anonymity is necessary.

Functional Capability - Marzetti Values:
Be Perceptive-see work through your customers' and consumers' eyes, winning is just the Beginning, Continuous Improvement, Be Accountable - stand behind what you do

* Promotes integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members, customers & vendors.

* Supports the daily machine uptime and plant operations.

* Possess good trouble shooting skills for electrical and electronic problems related to, PLC/HMI, PLC-Network and AC/DC Drive issues, or Temperature controls and Heating Controls.

* Design electrical control systems and electrical prints.

* Leading machine improvement and machine up-grade projects

* Design, install, maintain, and modify PLC systems

* Understand and be able to install and troubleshoot AC/DC drives and motors

* Motor control circuits from 480

VAC, 208/120

VAC, 24

VDC, 12

VDC. Understand and be able to install and troubleshoot AC/DC drives and motors

* Understand and be able to work with relays, contacts, transformers, motor starters, sensors, switches, etc.

* Technical support and software changes of PLC based equipment

* Assist maintenance supervisors with machinery issues

* Reduce repeat downtime issues on machines

* Assist in start-up of new technology

* Contribute to cost savings ideas and efforts

* Analyze new designs supplied by new machine sales reps

* Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and…