Process Control Systems Engineer

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Process Controls Engineer at Tree Top will specialize in the design, implementation, and optimization of process control systems focused on aseptic processing, concentration, and puree production. This role requires a strong background in PLC programming, automation, and familiarity with Ignition's SCADA software.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Director of Engineering and does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, it involves mentoring and providing leadership to instrument technicians. The role requires close collaboration with plant staff, engineering teams, product development, contractors, and consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• In-depth working knowledge of various manufacturers, PLC and HMI hardware and software application.
• Understanding of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E and effectively implement electrical projects using this code.
• Working knowledge of process control systems including instrumentation and process control hardware, software, and methods.
• Understand food processing, thermal systems, CIP systems, and packaging.
• Knowledge of graphic arts.
• Low voltage wiring, facility power distribution, electrical and controls panel wiring, instrumentation functionality.
• Principles and practices of complex program and project development and administration.
• Principles and practices of process and equipment design.
• Principles and practices of construction management.
• Principles and practices of electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering and their application to food manufacturing facilities.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Manage and coordinate a variety of complex projects.
• Ability to design and execute extremely complex PLC and SCADA programs, including analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and debugging.
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial processes.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
• Understand and interpret specifications, maps, plans, and reports pertaining to complex capital improvement projects and plant expansions.
• Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
• Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, PLCs, HMD, and SCADA programs.
• Meet behaviors established in Tree Top's performance management and development process.
• Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and AutoCAD.

EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES, AND TRAINING:

• A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field is preferred, with a minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience.
• Alternatively, a minimum of 15 years of experience performing system integration, project management, PLC/HMI development programming, process engineering, control systems engineering, or related.
• International Society of Automation - Certified Automated Professional and/or Certified Control Systems Technician is highly desirable.

Full benefit details for this position can be found on our website https://treetop.com/careers/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: hr@treetop.com or 509-697-7251.