Sr. Controls Systems Engineer

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY 

The Sr. Controls Technician’s job is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs buildings and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.  

DIRECT REPORTS 

None 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: 

Daily work:  

• Maintain and troubleshoot software programs for process control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet and DeviceNet, motor control systems, servo drives, robotics, variable frequency drives, SCADA/MES, and electrical distribution systems. 

• Comply with arc flash, confined space, hot work, LOTO procedures and policies. 

• Communicate technical issues and project timelines with leadership, operations, and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts and work closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems. 

General:

• Assist in developing specifications for instrumentation, controls, and electrical components. Read and interpret software control logic, electrical diagrams, manuals, and drawings. 

• Perform installation, maintenance, testing and calibration of general control systems, transmitters, gauges, control valves, transducers, probes, level switches, pressure switches, temperature switches, flowmeters, and associated equipment that send and receive data. 

• Attend technical conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of control system processes and procedures. 

• Help train and develop shift maintenance technicians on controls systems concepts and procedures. 

• Must be a team player capable of working on multiple projects, must take initiative with assignments and be proactive with safety and add value in group projects. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Required Education: Associate degree in electronic technology or related field, or 5 years equivalent 

experience. 

Required Experience: Thorough understanding of PLC I/O and TCP/IP. 

Preferred: Undergraduate technical degree and previous experience working in a meat processing facility. 

Robotics maintenance and troubleshooting experience. 

Ammonia refrigeration experience. 

Experience working in food manufacturing environment. 

English/Spanish bilingual. 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES 

• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Allen Bradley Studio 5000 PLC's and PLC components. 

• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, modify, and program AB HMI components. 

• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Fanuc Robotics system componen