Automation and Controls Engineer

3 days ago


Cudahy, Wisconsin, United States Smithfield Foods Full time
About the Role

Smithfield Foods is seeking a highly skilled Automation and Controls Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our automation team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical control systems at our facility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement electrical control systems, including PLC, HMI, and Variable Frequency Drive programming and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and update the long-term technology roadmap of the plant.
  • Maintain current backups of all automation infrastructure, including software and specific programs.
  • Combine fundamental controls and process knowledge with recent advances in automation to deliver creative solutions that solve real-world manufacturing problems.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of controls engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Industrial manufacturing experience required, with a preference for food or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
  • Experience with Rockwell PLC, HMI, and Variable Frequency Drive programming and troubleshooting, as well as Siemens PLC, HMI, and Drives.
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardwired systems and read prints (US and European style).
  • Networking experience and previous experience with the Ignition platform are a plus.
Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands of this role include standing, walking, using hands and arms in varying positions, kneeling, crouching, or crawling to complete tasks such as troubleshooting or repair of production equipment.

The employee must be able to sit for long periods of time to write programs and perform administrative tasks, and must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Smithfield Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.



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