Controls Engineer in Morgantown, West Virginia at Mountaintop Beverage LLC

Assist in the development of the control architecture to ensure that the facility is collecting the data and information to increase plant and package line reliability.Create standardization of electrical components and designs where possible to simply the operation.Provide application/control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity.Interpret electrical/control design from vendors/customers' specifications and align with Mountaintop's standards/specsSupport production continuity by maintaining existing and implementing new electrical control systems.Assist in the development of and perform work utilizing plant electrical controls standardsSupport the maintenance team as needed for electrical/control system preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.Work with the Change Management Process for the overall implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of company initiatives. Schedule and manage electrical and/or control system upgrades within the plant. Coordinate with electricians and contractors to meet project completion dates and budgets. This is under supervisory responsibilities.Design, build, program, test, and debug aseptic filling and processing lines and material handling systems within the facility.Responsible for supporting and upgrading the facility and manufacturing equipment with a focus on safety and quality.Development of Functional and Design SpecificationsSupport equipment programming for manufacturing, troubleshoot software and hardware issues.Troubleshoot and upgrade existing equipment to new equipment design and implementation.Own the controls software/hardware product lifecycle and lead instrumentation and control systems engineering projects.Travel to vendor/OEM sites for training/ witnessing testsFollow Food Safety Requirement/Standards as needed

Support knowledge transfer and training to team members.

Bachelor’s degree in Process, Controls, Automation, or Electrical Engineering required.Relevant experience may be considered.

2-5 years of controls/electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.A minimum of 5 years' experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments is required to demonstrate the desired industry experience.Strong cause-and-effect analytical abilities to solve problems.Demonstrated ability to work with operations and technical teams to define project objectives and then deploy those findings to optimize performance of the processProficient in problem-solving methodologies and root cause analysisProficient skills in troubleshooting electrical, process, and automation-related issuesAseptic manufacturing and packaging experience preferredExperience with specific equipment required. Allen Bradley, Siemens , B&R control platforms,, VFD’s, servo drives,

Strong experience in PLC programming and computer programming.

Extensive knowledge reading and understanding electrical schematics

Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.

Excellent analytical and management skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Periodic intervals of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Prolonged periods of standing, going up steps, and working in uncontrolled temperature environmentsMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. Must be able to work with equipment that contains electrical magnetic components.