Controls Engineer

The Electrical Engineering Technician reports to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor. This role will assist and coordinate between the Engineering department and the Maintenance department for various projects needs.

They will assist with maintenance of documentation and drawings, knowledge of systems, and various hands on tasks as needed.

• Assist in developing, planning and cost estimates of projects as requested by the Electrical Engineering Supervisor
• Coordination of implementation of projects; working with equipment suppliers, outside contractors, maintenance foreman and various departments involved.
• Facilitate outsourced contractor’s activities on KFI premises consulting with the Electrical Engineering Supervisor
• Assist with various maintenance items as requested by the Electrical Engineering Supervisor
• Assist with maintenance electricians on programming and system improvements and maintain drawings on any maintenance work
• Work with maintenance to provide exposure and further knowledge on various systems
• Assist with various capital improvement projects
• Review all paperwork required for ordering, receiving and verifying once procured
• Create and maintain technical documentation (electrical drawings) once project is complete
• Attend meetings and help/advise maintenance so that maintenance can take actions properly following requirements from HACCP/GMP/SQF, Safety or ISO standards including all necessary paperwork consulting with manager or the other department
• Assist with maintaining SCADA and PLC System
• Provide necessary support on maintenance projects
• Comply with all departmental & company-wide food safety policies and procedures
• Responsible to report actual or potential food safety concerns to upper management
• All other duties as assigned

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering