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Controls Team Leader

AMF Bakery
Tucker, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2025

Position Summary :

The Controls Engineer Lead will develop and troubleshoot engineering designs for AMF Bakery System's products. This includes current standard machines / systems, custom products, legacy products, and sales support. This position is responsible for hardware and software design for machine and / or control systems for assigned AMF projects. This is a leadership position requiring ownership of design / standardization / functionality / improvements to the product line.

Responsibilities include ensuring drawings are accurate and are compliant with the latest electrical code, assisting the Electrical Assembler during system build, machine / system preflight check out, Field Service assistance and installation as required, which may require travel to customer bakeries.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

The majority of workload in engineering consists of the following but is not limited to the following all of which need to be clear, complete and concise :

Primary ResponsibilitiesEstimated

of Time

Engineering

  • Designing control systems from concept to completion. The design and components are to be in accordance with AMF and customer standards.
  • Prepare machine design which includes all power, control systems and electrical diagrams required to meet the customers specifications for each project assigned
  • Markup drawings calculate electrical specs (FLA, Heat / AC requirements, etc.) and work with Control Specialists to ensure the drawings are accurate and follow the latest electrical code.
  • Prepare complete and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the Machine / System design
  • Prepare Machine / System Programs in accordance with AMF Standards
  • Prepare Machine / System Operator Interface programs in accordance with AMF Standards
  • Compile and document PLC and HMI programs (as needed) for each machine, and confirm they are up to date with OneAMF standard.
  • Prepare spare parts list for AMF systems as requested.
  • Assist the Controls Engineering and Product Managers during the scope phase of a potential project; design the Electrical Systems for the customer / sold specs.
  • Drive engineering schedule and meetings for projects.
  • Delegate projects to teammates accordingly.
  • Lead the team using milestones and assignment due dates.

Installation

  • Provide field service technicians remote support during system service, installation and commissioning.
  • Provide on site troubleshooting and startup support.
  • Make on site program modifications as needed and required.
  • R&D / VAVE / SDP

  • Lead and Drive SDP and R&D initiatives.
  • Conduct VAVE as required and needed.
  • Delegate and manage all product development in the controls platform.
  • What you need to succeed :

  • BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field. A combination of an AA degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
  • 7 years programming controls / electrical engineering experience
  • Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
  • Proven problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Project
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and project a good image for AMF
  • Must know industrial communications (Ethernet / IP, DeviceNET, Profibus, etc.)
  • Programming using : Studio 5000, RSLogix (5, 500, 5000), RsLinx, BootP-DHCP Tool, VMWare, Factory Talk View Studio, AutoCAD
  • Programming of Allen Bradley Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Panel View Plus series)
  • Execution of Allen Bradley PLC hardware and software (primarily Logic5000)
  • Understand design and how a machine mechanically functions
  • Understand electrical codes and regulations such as NFPA 70, NFPA 79 and UL 508a as well as agency approvals to control systems manufactured at AMF
  • Travel is required at 25% to 30%
  • Supervision Received :

    This position reports directly to the Director of Engineering / PGL. This position works with minimal supervision.

    Supervision Given :

    This position directly supervises others. It provides guidance and engineering direction to Engineers, Controls Specialists, Assembly, Field Service and Sales.

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