What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Very Good Manufacturing?
Please apply on our website: https://verygoodmfg.com/pages/hiring-controls-engineer-fort-worth-beverages-manufacturing
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Who we are:
Very Good Manufacturing runs beverage production for leading alcohol & alcohol alternative brands. We specialize in distilled spirits and RTD cocktails, and our high-speed canning and bottling lines accommodate all TTB-approved sizes and fill levels. We have an on-site R&D Beverage Laboratory for private label concepting & formulation.
Our company is growing fast: the Fort Worth, Texas production facility tripled in size in 2023. We seek professional, talented, and driven individuals to join our team and grow with the company.
Position Overview:
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial control systems primarily utilizing Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs. This role requires strong foundational knowledge of electrical wiring, controls, automation, industrial networking, and excellent problem-solving skills to support our production operations.
Compensation:
$75,000 - $95,000 per year
Schedule:
9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday
What you'll do:
- Develop, program, and maintain control systems for beverage production equipment.
- Troubleshoot PLC systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Perform routine system maintenance, ensuring optimal machine performance and reliability.
- Provide support during installation, commissioning, and startup phases of new equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and machine manuals.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Continuously improve existing automation and control processes.
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 2 years experience working with industrial automation and control systems.
- Proven hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and Siemens PLC platforms.
- Solid understanding of electrical wiring and circuitry related to industrial machines.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex control issues independently.
- Familiarity with HMI development and integration.
- Knowledge of industrial networking protocols and hardware.
- Familiarity with Ignition SCADA systems is a plus.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Please apply on our website: https://verygoodmfg.com/pages/hiring-controls-engineer-fort-worth-beverages-manufacturing
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000