Senior Controls Engineer

The Role: 

Meati Foods is a fast-growing food company with fermentation and food manufacturing at the core of our business. We are hiring controls/automation engineers to support our growth in food manufacturing with process controls, equipment automation, process data collection/historization, and capital project controls and instrumentation support. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be a key member of the Controls & Automation team to support the rapid growth of the company. 

Responsibilities: 

Control Systems & Automation 

• Serves as technical lead for plant power and control systems and is a key member of Controls & Automation team.
• Works with the site Controls and Automation Manager to develop power, control standards, and ensure application of the standards in their area of responsibility.
• Knows, communicates, and ensures technician compliance to local and national regulator codes (NFPA 70, NFPA 70e, NFPA 79 and OSHA 1910). Ensure equipment and safe practice compliance in their area of responsibility.
• Provides expertise in the design and implementation of controls and process automation applications, such as: control strategies, HMI design, and MES applications
• Owns parts or whole Key Elements for systems related to power and control system such as electrical safety (LOTO, Electrical PPE, Energized work permits, low voltage qualification, etc.) and Quality/CCP compliance (check weighers, metal detectors, ingredient flows, temperatures, etc.).
• Works closely with engineering and operations leaders on selection and installation/start-up of new equipment. Becomes the technical expert on new equipment and ensures the training of others about control systems.
• Serves as project manager for initiatives ranging from E&I focused projects to complete capital projects.
• Provides power and controls engineering support on capital initiatives in their area of responsibility.
• Learns and applies advance control, simulation, and process modeling technologies to analyze and improve overall process and packaging operations.
• Apply sound controls and automation principles to food manufacturing processes and equipment selection.
• Specify and design instrumentation & controls and provides training to operators on new and existing processes and equipment.
• Develop cost justifications, scope, schedule, and budget estimates for new process controls and automation projects.
• Execute controls system commissioning activities, including onsite field engineering at new production facilities, new system validation and checkout, and the development of standard operating procedures.

Project Support: 

• Prepare Best Value Option Analysis (BVOA) to compare solutions, cost for best value, and provide recommendations to project teams.
• Interface with Project Managers and/or contractors, vendors, and maintenance to ensure installation and completion of capital projects.
• Review, mark up, and approve drawings and other technical documentation for process systems.
• Develop Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) planning and executes successful FAT.
• Provide field installation supervision, leads commissioning, and field troubleshooting during startup phase.
• Identify and resolve technical problems.
• Communicate project status throughout the organization.
• Develop and execute IQ, OQ, PQ with project team during installation, commissioning, qualification, and verification project phases.
• Add value by influencing through innovation and continuous improvement.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvement projects to increase productivity, reliability, sustainability, and cost reduction.
• Support a High-Performance Organization (HPO) environment by utilizing a total team approach to process improvements.

Qualifications: 

• BS in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years’ experience in the foodbeverage or biopharma manufacturing industry or similar as a controls engineer.
• Controls Software; Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View (SE, ME), RS Linx, FT Linx, AssetCentre, ControlFlash + , FT Activation Manager, FT Admin Console, FT VantagePoint, FT Security, System Explorer, PlantPax 5.0, Thin Manager, Active Directory, PI Historian, PI Vision, PI DataLink, System Management Tools, SQL, Moneo, LR Device, Connected Components Workbench, vSphere
• Common field devices/instruments – Control Valves, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Flow, pH, Dissolved O2, Turbidity, Conductivity, and Position sensors.
• Motor Control – Knowledge of PowerFlex 525 & 755 VFD’s, disconnects w/aux contacts, circuit breakers, fuses, EMC filter
• Ability to configure Stratix 5700, IFM IO-Link, IFM AS-i 3.0 Gateways
• Ability to read and update electrical and control schematics
• Ability to read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Ability to effectively engage, lead, and build capability on the floor
• Ability to work and manage within a team environment
• Experience learning and integrating innovative technologies
• Experience leading the installation of equipment in food manufacturing environment
• Initiative-taking and able to motivate others
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and critical thinking skills
• Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Proficient in Windows Server 2019 Datacenter
• Excellent people skills
• Some travel may be required for plant support
• Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed
• Must be open to 20% - 25% travel.

**Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Meati™ we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.** 

Compensation: 

The base salary range for this role Is $90,000 - $120,000 /annually, which is just one aspect of our total compensation package. In addition to the salary, this position is eligible for a potential annual bonus and equity! Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.