Engineer II - Automation & Controls

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com. 

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

• Free onsite clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Associate cheese purchasing program.
• Two-year mentorship program.
• State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office

Why Juda?

There is so much to see and do in this scenic part of our state. Take a journey through our extensive multi-use trail system or tour the oldest continuously working brewery in the midwest (we are home to the second oldest brewery in the nation). Immerse yourself in local and regional art and then sample some of the best cheese this country has to offer, as we have many Master Cheesemakers that call Monroe and Green County home. Whether you are an avid biker, ATV or Snowmobile enthusiast, or just like that pleasant scenic drive, you will enjoy the outdoor activities, trails and parks that are offered here in Monroe and Green County. Monroe boasts 175 acres of parks for you and your family’s leisure, and we are home to two State Parks in Green County encompassing over 415 acres of land. Additionally, both the Badger State Trail and the Cheese County Trail run through Monroe, together these trails have 87 miles of pure enjoyment. Feel like hitting the greens? Green County is home to 4 public and private golf courses, a driving range, two miniature golf courses and 5 campgrounds. There is literally something for everyone in Monroe and Green County when it comes to recreation. 

Job Summary

Grande Cheese Company is seeking a highly skilled candidate to assume our available role of Engineer II - Automation & Controls.  In this role you will apply standard engineering techniques to design, develop, install and maintain industrial instrumentation and controls systems for the manufacturing of Cheese and Whey products. To see success in this role, you will exercise accuracy in programming languages and have excellent time management skills as you assume responsibility to lead the automation and control portion of projects, for small to mid sized capital projects.

What you need to be considered for the role: 

• Associate Degree in Electrical Controls or other related field required.

• Associate's degree and five (5) or more years of related experience with controls and instrumentation systems; or

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) or more years of related engineering experience required.

• Must have experience working with manufacturing facility and design, preferably in food processing.

• Must have experience and some proficiency with industrial automation control systems, in at least three of the following:

  •  Motor Control and Power Distribution.

  • Industrial Electrical Enclosure design and construction

  • Rockwell Programmable Logic Controllers PLCs (Rockwell ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC500, PLC5)

  • Industrial Human Machine Interface systems (Rockwell, Ignition Software, Wonderware)

  • AC Variable Speed Drive Systems and Servo Drive Systems

  • Industrial Control Safety circuits, sensors and practices

  • Industrial Controls Networks, (Ethernet IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH and RemoteIO)

  • Microsoft Operating Systems Desktop and Server Based

  • Industrial Historian Systems (Rockwell, Wonderware, Ignition)

  • Industrial Reporting Systems (Rockwell VantagePoint, Wonderware)

  • Distributed HMI systems

• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose problems and recommend improvements.

• Ability to interpret a variety of technical information, instructions and details and utilize to guide methods and procedures.

• Planning and prioritization skills, innovation, multi-tasking, goal setting, analytical skills, adaptable, continuously looking to raise the bar for progress.

• Ability to understand, influence, drive, and negotiate with internal and external customers.

• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Advanced PC skills including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and Engineering and design software.

• Advanced knowledge in mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, value analysis, thermodynamics, to resolve engineering designs and problems.

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in a related Engineering field preferred.
• Project management certification and/or Professional Engineering license preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA and environmental regulations, codes, and standards.