Automation & Process Controls Engineer

Job Details

Job Location
Somerset - Somerset, NJ

Position Type
Full Time

Job Shift
1st Shift (7AM-3PM)

Job Category
Manufacturing

Description

Do you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you're looking for!

At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch's® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for an Automation and Controls Engineer interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our Maintenance team at PIM's Pierce Site in Somerset, NJ.

JOB OVERVIEW

• Position has the responsibility for planning and coordinating all technical activities on assigned projects.
• Sets priorities, ability to multitask and pivot as company needs and requirement change.
• The ability to learn and augment code to enhance equipment performance and keep program methodology and integrity.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates controls engineering work including capital projects and maintenance technical assistance, monitors work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and PIM Brands standards.

• Ensures the effective communication and coordination between all departments and project participants.
• Responsible and accountable to ensure the requirements of the project are met.
• Utilizes technical knowledge and awareness of details to recognize when technical problems are developing and to initiate corrective actions.
• Maintains progress schedule that meets project milestones and lead/participates in meeting to this end.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, and modification of processing equipment and machinery in manufacturing plant.
2. Establishes standards for testing, operating procedure, inspection, and maintenance of equipment, according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
3. Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP
4. Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
5. Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMPs.
6. Develops/modified programs, and or systems.
7. Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
8. Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects
9. Assists in the preparation of engineering proposals
10. Monitors budgets and tracks trends
11. Participates in project meetings and meetings with outside engineers and contractors
12. Reviews project costs and invoices
13. Employ project management skills
14. Create, monitor and execute project engineering schedules and forecasts
15. Coordinate and follow up on engineering deliverables
16. Process status reports and change orders
17. Provide technical solutions that support business needs in areas of safety, quality, sanitation, cost, delivery, motivation, and environmental issues
18. Execute resource conservation projects that drive cost savings and compliance
19. Develop and execute the best technical solutions
20. Develops and delivers documentation, drawings, training aids, etc or projects and modifications.
21. Seeks out new technology to advance company needs and requirements.
22. Ability to work additional hours as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Lifting and moving of objects weighing at least 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job will generally be performed in a laboratory environment in the manufacturing plant. When on the plant floor, it is representative of a large, busy manufacturing operation. Noisy, active, objects on the floor, constant movement and traffic flow of motorized equipment. Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform, protective eye wear, ear protection and gloves are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor. Instructions shall be available setting out how all tasks critical to meeting customer specifications, the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency is to be performed.

Worksite:
•The PIM Brands Manufacturing Site is located in Somerset, New Jersey
•The PIM Brands Manufacturing Site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week
•This position requires working onsite

We are proud to offer:
•Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other
incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
•Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical,
dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
•Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal
decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life
•Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
•Business casual dress
•Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal
career advancement

Awards & Accolades:
•#10 Candy Company in North America
•#26 Global Candy Company
•Makers of Welch's - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
•2024 Advocate of the Year Award
•Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in
Research/Development 2024
•Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024
•Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market
•Top 50 Employer in New Jerse

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PIM Brands is an E-Verify Employer

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Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• BS Engineering degree preferred, or 10 years in the industrial controls field.
• Minimum fiveyears of project engineering experience required; food manufacturing experience highly desired
• Competency in packaging and process system design required.
• Proven track record of managing small to large projects is essential
• Proven core competency in planning, budgeting, schedule tracking and management cost control is needed
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Power Point and Excel required
• Demonstrated proficiency with Rockwell:
  • Factory talk platform
    • SE, ME, RS Lynx, required.
    • Directory service, asset center, Vantage, and historian a plus.
  • Control logix (studio 5000) required
  • RSlogix 500 and 5 required
• Ladder programming a must.
• Demonstrated proficiency drive systems (SEW and Allen Bradley)
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Must possess strong time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills are necessary as is the ability to identify root causes and associated solutions

• Must be able to manage multiple projects at various stages of completion and meet project demands and deadlines