General Purpose:
Assist with new site construction, expansion, renovation, or equipment and facility design by providing support for process controls, electrical engineering, and related systems and equipment. This position focuses on supporting a single plant and provides occasional assistance to other locations with controls-related task and improvements.
Job Duties and Responsibilties:
- Gather and provide information on controls, electrical design, construction, and maintenance matters. Assist in identifying issues, documenting findings, and suggesting possible solutions
- Organize and maintain process controls and electrical engineering documentation, including specifications, standards, and equipment operating parameters to support process stability while maximizing manufacturing process efficiencies
- Support the implementationand upkeepof process control and electrical engineering plans and projects for the assigned location. Coordinate activities for projects, vendors, and contractors as related to implementation of engineering plans
- Track and/or update capital budget and equipment schedules to support plant construction, expansion, or new product objectives
- Communicate with DFA employees on projects, priorities, timetables, and budgets
- Serve as technicalsupport onprocess controls and electrical engineering Review technical specifications on drawings and literature for process controls and electrical engineering
- Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving internal systems by identifying potential cost-saving measures and sharing technical insights
- Stay informed about engineering practices and developments to support their application in projects. Support changes in policies and procedures as appropriate
- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills Other duties may be assigned as required
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Undergraduate degree in engineering (preferably electrical engineering) or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 2 to 4 years of multi-disciplinary technical experience in food industry (preferably dairy), including plant construction and/or expansion or related field
- Experience with HMI and ControlLogix Programming, one-line and electrical schematic design, electrical equipment, or other relevant technologies (i.e., pump and VFD control, configuration, and instrumentation)
- Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic understanding of architectural, mechanical, electrical and process engineering with emphasis on process controls
- Familiarity with Federal Drug Administration (FDA), GMP, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies and regulations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
- Familiarity with regulatory codes and ability to interpret them for use in basic drawings or schematics
- Familiarity with basic project management processes, techniques, and tools
- Skill in planning, organization, and analysis
- Able to work with contractors and vendors to support project needs
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of individuals to share information
- Able to assist with problem analysis and contribute to resolving issues at the functional level
- Able to support multiple project activities concurrently
- Able to work with others to achieve results.
- Able to suggest creative ideas and contribute to short-term improvements
- Must be abl eto read, write and speak English.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans