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ENGINEER, AUTOMATION & CONTROLS

Kent Pet Group
Muscatine, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/21/2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ready to make a difference with one of the US’s Best Managed Companies? Join our growing team as an Automation and Controls Engineer! The Automation and Controls Engineer oversees all controls and instrumentation work for all KENT® Pet Group and KENT® Precision Foods Group facilities.  The Automation and Controls Engineer will design and implement both new systems and system upgrades for manufacturing operations.  This position plays a key role in increasing production efficiency by evaluating performance and proposing and implementing improvements across all facilities.

  • This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Communicate frequently and cooperatively with counterparts in the Engineering and Maintenance teams, providing input and feedback on plant controls issues.
  • Understand, teach, and comply with all plant rules and policies affecting work done by the C&I group
  • Train hourly E&I personnel in specific job skills, responsibilities, and tasks necessary for them to fully satisfy their job requirements.
  • Plan, design and Supervise C&I work within your particular area of responsibility and as assigned.
  • Ensure that all installations, new and existing, are properly documented with the information archived to enable general access in the future. This documentation includes updates to the CMMS, engineering drawings, and documentation correctly archived into the EDMS.
  • Evaluate spare parts needs and whether there are appropriate spare parts available at Stores. Initiate spare parts requests as needed.
  • The work done is in a plant environment, both inside and outside in all seasonal conditions. Must be able to climb stairs, work from elevated platforms and lifts, and be able to lift 50-lbs without assistance.
  • Develop an understanding of plant processes to facilitate work involving all process area.
  • Troubleshoot problems with processes and hardware
  • Help establish new and maintain existing standards
  • Design and develop software applications based on specifications or new concepts
  • Review, modify and redesign technical code
  • Develop and maintain PLC systems
  • Implement projects and modifications to improve thru-put of automation equipment
  • Maintain technical subject matter expertise of material handling automation systems
  • Utilize CMMS for preventative maintenance and spare parts inventory

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Practice (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred)
  • 5 years of hands on Automation/Controls industrial experience
  • Thorough understanding of electrical/controls engineering.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • PLC and HMI programming experience
  • Knowledge in pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, electrical circuits, electrical machinery, and human-machine interfaces
  • Understanding of basic electrical assembly and wiring

TRAVEL:

  • 30-40%

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