What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power & Automation Engineer position at Wells Enterprise?
Job Description
Develop controls components such as PAC, safety devices, HMI, servo drives, processing hardware and robotic systems across the company. Manages the electrical and controls aspect for all projects with-in Engineering.
- Develop new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79 / NEC / UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics. Develop PAC and HMI logic which is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, reusable, modular, intuitive, diagnostic, and completely integrated with all component faults and parameters. Develop PAC and SCADA code will interact with subsystems such as servos, instrumentation, vision, robots, Ignition, and 3rd party equipment.
- Review and follow project requirements and scope of work. Work within project teams consisting of project managers, engineers, fabrication, electrical, process piping, and contractors. Clearly communicate Controls needs and timing to each of the team members to ensure on time / on budget completion of controls installation and integration, as well as overall project.
- Work closely with electrical contractors by reviewing scope of work and providing prints. Giving contractor clear direction and setting timelines to have work completed.
- Develop and audit security and user access processes on all process controls hardware and software applications. Continuously combat new security risks on control system hardware and software applications. Manage remote OEM VPN and local access. Manage Asset Center between all facilities.
- Develop and update server applications and infrastructure. Develop and update PC images and VMs.
- Manage or build control cabinets, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
- Design and develop safety solutions per risk assessments. Verify and validate safety solution meets design requirements. Document as built safety solution.
- Introduce automated processes into production, and train and equip production to support automated equipment after deployment into production.
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Qualifications
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity.
EDUCATION List the minimum education required to be qualified for the position, including certifications or licenses.
Bachelor's degree B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Process Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering from an accredited institution. Would consider related Associates degree with equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE List experience preferred to be qualified for the position -
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with Power Distribution and or Process Controls Engineering. To include experience interacting with direct customer on a technical basis and managing and deploying power automation projects.
SPECIFICATIONS List specifications required for the job and indicate the importance and proficiency levels of each.
SUPERVISORY SCOPE List the title the job will report to, and the titles and approximate or average number of direct and indirect reports for which this position will be responsible.
FINANCIAL SCOPE Give the anticipated budget the position will manage, and / or any revenue generation expectations for which the position will be responsible. - Give the anticipated budget the position will manage, and / or any revenue generation expectations for which the position will be responsible.
Wells Enterprises is an EEO / AA employer M / F / Vet / Dis
The base pay range for this position is $85,139.31 to $119,195.03 annually . Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.
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About Us
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.
Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon Classics®.
Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the "Ice Cream Capital of the World" as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
What We Offer
At Wells, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
Salary : $85,139 - $119,195
