Gowan Company

Automation Controls Engineer

Gowan Company • $70K — $95K *
Blytheville, AR 72315In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in process control and instrumentation.
  • Thorough knowledge of industrial process control systems.
  • Proficiency in developing electrical and control system schematics using AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical schematics and control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement PLC-based automated process control systems.
  • Provide system start-up support for new production systems.
  • Establish and maintain Preventive Maintenance programs for process control systems.
  • Maintain all plant process control and instrumentation systems.
  • Implement and manage Data Acquisition programs for existing and new processes.
  • Manage projects related to process control and instrumentation.
  • Develop electrical and controls system schematics and drawings.

Benefits

  • Full-time, salaried exempt position with stable hours.
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of projects in a dynamic environment.
  • Participation in preventive maintenance initiatives for operational efficiency.
  • Potential for career advancement within the Engineering Department.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Process Control / Instrumentation Engineer will support and assist the Engineering Department.

Job Status:
  • Full-Time
  • Salaried
  • Exempt
  • Reports to: Engineering Manager


Role Responsibilities:
  • The Process Control / Instrumentation Engineer will conduct the following duties including but not limited to:
  • Design and implementation of PLC based automated process control for new production systems.
  • System start-up support.
  • Establishing, implementation of, and maintaining Preventive Maintenance programs for all new and existing process control and instrumentation systems.
  • Maintaining all plant process control and instrumentation systems.
  • Establishing, implementation of, and maintaining a Data Acquisition program for all new and existing systems.
  • Project Management.
  • Develop and design electrical and controls system schematics and drawings based on engineering principles using AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
  • Ability to read, interpret and troubleshoot electrical schematics and control systems.
  • On-call position, may require working nights and weekends.


Education:
  • Minimum of 5 years related work experience.


Experience/Skills/Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge of industrial process control and instrumentation.


Job Expectations/Working Conditions:
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to ascend/descend stairs in buildings.
  • Requires ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
  • Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, pulling, and pushing.
  • Ability to work outdoors throughout the year in extreme temperatures.

About Gowan Company

Gowan Company is a family-owned agricultural solutions provider that has been in business for over 50 years. The company specializes in developing and distributing crop protection products, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, to growers around the world. Gowan Company's products are used in a variety of crops, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. The company is headquartered in Yuma, Arizona, and has operations in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Gowan Company was founded in 1963 by Gary Gowan and is still owned and operated by the Gowan family.
Learn more about Gowan Company
Size
500 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1963
* Ladders Estimates

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