HP Hood LLC

Controls Engineer

HP Hood LLC • $131K — $145K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or equivalent 10 years of related experience
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial control systems engineering
  • Experience in a 24/7 high-volume production environment
  • Preferred experience in food and beverage processing and packaging
  • Proficient in Siemens Step 7 PLC Programming and TIA Portal, as well as HMI projects using FT View Studio

Responsibilities

  • Create and modify programming in automation systems to enhance control strategy and capacity
  • Implement advanced process control solutions to improve system performance
  • Apply statistical process controls to reduce manufacturing costs
  • Standardize process control hardware, software, and strategies
  • Lead design, construction, and startup of new or improved equipment systems
  • Develop and maintain documentation for process controls
  • Stay updated on new industry technologies through continual learning
  • Travel to plants in New England and New York, with up to 50% travel required

Benefits

  • Professional development through training classes and resources
  • Opportunity to work with leading technologies in automated systems
  • Involvement in diverse projects across multiple plants
  • Potential for career advancement within a growing company
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Develop and modify systems, methods and controls to meet production and quality standards. Define and integrate complex control systems equipment and introduce new technologies and solutions to improve performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Create and modify programming in various plant automation systems to improve control strategy, increase capacity, and other enhancements as needed.
  • Develop and implement process controls solutions including advanced control concepts.
  • Apply statistical process controls methods to improve performance and reduce costs of goods of the company's manufacturing activities.
  • Define and control the standardization of process control hardware, software and control strategies.
  • Lead and coordinate the process controls function in design, construction, and startup of new or improved equipment and systems.
  • Develop and update process controls documentation for new and existing equipment and systems.
  • Stay abreast of new technologies associated with the industry, through trade magazines, training classes and technical manuals.
  • Other Duties as Assigned
  • Travel to Hood plants throughout New England and New York
  • Up to 50% travel

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors or Associate's degree in Engineering or 10 year(s) of related experience, or equivalent combination of each.
  • 5+ years' experience in engineering of industrial control systems in a team environment.
  • Related experience working in 24/7 high volume production environment.
  • Food/ beverage processing and packaging experience is preferred.
  • Experience in Siemens Step 7 PLC Programming, TIA Portal, WinCC, Simatic ET 200S I/O
  • Experience in programming HMI projects using FT View Studio ME, SE and Allen Bradley PLCs.

Skills and Competencies:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of safety, instrumentation, distributed control and power systems.
  • Thorough understanding of theory and design of AC and DC circuits, electronic components, and circuit analysis.
  • Understanding of advanced control programming including custom instruction sets and data types, producer/consumer data models, and integrated motion control.
  • Thorough understanding of communication protocols including DH+, ControlNet, Profibus, DeviceNet, RIO, RS485, Ethernet/IP
  • Minimal travel required to Hood or vendor facilities
  • Proficient programming skills in LD, FBD logic using RSLogix software.


Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$131,300-$145,300 USD

About HP Hood LLC

HP Hood LLC is a food and beverage company that produces and distributes dairy products, juices, and other beverages. The company was founded in 1846 and is based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. HP Hood offers a wide range of products, including milk, cream, ice cream, cottage cheese, and more. The company's products are sold under various brand names, including Hood, Simply Smart, and Heluva Good. HP Hood is one of the largest dairy processors in the United States, with operations in 13 states. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about HP Hood LLC
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1846
* Ladders Estimates

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