Sr. Controls Engineer

Sr Controls Engineer

Come join our York, PA facility where we manufacture and distribute products such as A&H Cat Litter, and A&H Laundry Detergent!

This position will provide plant electrical instrumentation and controls engineering support in the design, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of PLC-based control systems.

• Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and awareness within area of responsibility. Support all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with the design and modification of new and existing process control and instrumentation systems.
• Manage capital projects relating to automation and controls infrastructure, etc. Complete projects as assigned within defined scope, allocated costs, time commitments and expected outcome.
• Provide plant leadership for manufacturing and distribution in all technical and administrative aspects related to PLC's, microprocessors, etc.
• Continually improve packaging and processing equipment controls logic for better efficiency and reduced waste.
• Assist in the identification and development of project justification and business recommendations for engineering proposals including providing input for capital planning process.
• Lead cross-functional teams, addressing technical challenges to achieve critical objectives.
• Assist plant Electricians, Maintenance Mechanics and Line Mechanics in all control-based troubleshooting, improvement initiatives, preventative maintenance and testing and other plant maintenance activities.
• Understand business needs, risks and organizational dynamics as well as their implications based on developing alternate plans and choices.
• Understand processing automation for troubleshooting and improving cycle time throughput.
• Identify and support cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate all technical training requirements for operations and maintenance personnel as related to instrumentation and controls.
• Provide plant leadership in electrical safety topics, including NFPA
  70E
• Provide plant leadership on electrical systems, including recommendations for maintenance repair and upgrades.
• Provide direct supervisor to instrumentation controls specialist.
• Manages cross-training and development of staff to ensure a deep flexible workforce.
• Ensures employee time records are captured and approved in an accurate and timely manner.
• Initiates and processes clear, consistent, fair, and factual corrective actions.
• Fosters positive employee relations and engagement through communications and practices.
• Ensures continuous improvement and lean opportunities are executed and ensures Lean Daily Management objectives are met.
• Responsible for ensuring that all sanitation and good housekeeping procedures and guidelines are followed.
• Participates in the new hire process from interview through selection and provides recommendations to manager and HR Business Partner regarding terminations.
• Support the plant in off-hours as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• 5
  -8 years of experience
• 4-year post-secondary degree in relevant technical field.

• 5-7 years previous engineering experience in high volume, multiple SKU, fast-paced manufacturing environment. CPG and/or experience in a FDA-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Flexibility to work various hours and shifts as needed, especially during large projects, installations, etc.
• Lean Manufacturing:
  Experience with lean manufacturing principles and practices. This includes familiarity with concepts such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Continuous Improvement.

• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization
• Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media – verbal, written, etc.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills.
• Direct technical experience in the design, assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting and…