Controls Engineer

Overview

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling is a proud West Coast and Midwest bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola brands. We deliver Coca-Cola products to restaurants, sporting venues, businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, convenience stores and supermarkets. We work with iconic brands and exceptional people - because you can't have one without the other.

Responsibilities

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

• Shift: Full Time, 1st Shift

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement

If you enjoy our products, you'll really enjoy being a part of our team!

Pay Transparency Statement:

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Position Summary:

The Controls Engineer supports instrumentation and controls systems for the company's manufacturing plants. This position troubleshoots, supports the development of process/system improvements and preventive and predictive maintenance development. The Controls Engineer monitors contractor performance, as needed, for new instrumentation or controls systems for the company's manufacturing plants.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose instrumentation and controls issues in industrial equipment and processes using experience, system knowledge and proper instruments appropriate to the voltages and currents encountered

• Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices

• Read and translate information found within building and process blueprints and one-line diagrams to install outlets, circuits, load centers and other forms of electrical equipment

• Understand calibration procedures for process instruments, which measure temperature, pressure, flow, level and composition and process controls

• Troubleshoot, maintain and update HMI applications using software, i.e., FTView ME/SE, iFix, WonderWare, Ignition, etc.

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot VFD's and servo drives

• Operate diagnostic equipment including meters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, Thermograph imager, and process calibrators

• Demonstrate equipment functions and features to front-line employees

• Record maintenance, repair, parts and materials used, and order new parts and materials as needed

• Communicate effectively with operators, supervisors, mechanics and other plant team members to help facilitate the troubleshooting and repair process

• Use Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) in the execution of daily work activities

• Define, design, develop, document, and support of systems, software and equipment used in control systems in all facets of manufacturing

• Support the Total Manufacturing Process (TPM)

• Implement change to achieve the company's business goals

• Communicate to management all issues which may affect the operational capability of the plant's processes and equipment

• Ensure the safety needs are given a top priority in operations support and work execution, i.e., Arc Flash/Shock Hazard safety, confined space entry, LOTO, hazardous materials, hand tool safe use, etc.

• Perform tasks in a safe manner to achieve Quality, Service and Cost objectives

• Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Computer Science, Business or related field and 6 plus years of experience working on Automation and Controls Systems in an industrial/manufacturing environment or HS Diploma/GED and 9 plus years of experience working on Automation and Controls Systems in an industrial/manufacturing environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Process and continuous improvement mindset

• Strong collaboration skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices in a manufacturing environment

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with time sensitive deadlines

• Experience using precision measuring equipment

• Proficiency in PLC and other controls systems

• Experience with the following PLC platforms Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct, Mitsubishi, Modicon, Omron, Toshiba, etc.

• Ability to configure network servers and managed switches, etc.

• Ability to troubleshoot/maintain industrial networks including ethernet, DeviceNet, Data Highway+,Profibus, IOLink, etc.

• Proficient Microsoft office skills i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

• Travel up to 10%

• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree

• Food and/or beverage industry experience

• Food safety experience

• ISO, i.e., 22000, 9000, 14001, or other management system experience

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

• Change management experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.