What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Systems Engineer position at Schwan's?
Automation & Controls Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to join our team at Schwan's Company. As a key member of our manufacturing operations, you will be responsible for overseeing the electrical, automation, and controls systems in our high-volume dessert manufacturing facility.
This role involves leading automation projects, developing controls architecture, and mentoring technicians to enhance skills and productivity. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering and extensive experience in automation within a manufacturing environment.
Schwan's Company is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We bring families and communities together through great food.
Responsibilities:
- Leading the implementation of strategic automation and control projects.
- Developing and implementing medium to long-term controls, network architecture, and plant floor strategies to drive efficiency, plant floor productivity, and innovation.
- Helping create plant automation standards for controls logic, HMI screen layout, and design.
- Couching and mentoring Controls Technicians to build technical capability and leadership behaviors consistent with our stated goal.
- Providing advanced troubleshooting skills to support plant operations.
