Industrial Controls Engineer ReConserve Position Overview ReConserve has 20 automated manufacturing plants nationwide, producing an animal feed ingredient from off-spec bakery and snack product, and maintains company-owned bulk material collection equipment at approximately 800 bakery and snack food manufacturing sites across the country. The Industrial Controls Engineer provides electrical and controls engineering support across both environments — project design, installation, and troubleshooting work at our manufacturing plants, and field and remote support for the equipment installed at customer sites, which gives the company real-time visibility into equipment performance and fill levels to support pickup and logistics planning. This position reports to the Engineering Manager and joins a team of three engineers supporting the full scope of the company's control systems. Primary Job Functions Technical Responsibilities Designs, develops, and maintains electrical controls systems supporting both manufacturing plant operations and customer site equipment, independently or as part of a team Leads project design, installation, commissioning, closure, and inspection/reporting activities Reads and interprets technical documentation (P&IDs, electrical schematics, equipment manuals) Programs and maintains PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems; proficient with Allen-Bradley and Idec platforms Develops supporting data integration scripts (VB.Net, Python) to transfer data from PLCs to SQL databases Supports remote monitoring and connectivity for equipment deployed at customer sites, including network and communication troubleshooting Tests, troubleshoots, and resolves technical problems with minimal assistance Project & Site Management Leads projects with urgency and cost-effectiveness from scope through completion Maintains safety, compliance, and quality standards on all projects Contributes to development of project scope and budget Provides project-level consulting and service to internal plant teams and external customers Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement at company and customer facilities Professional Conduct & Character Demonstrates unwavering honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness in all work and communications Takes ownership of responsibilities and brings a constructive, solution-oriented approach to challenges Communicates professionally and collaboratively, maintaining a positive and composed approach under pressure Physical Requirements Ability to safely access multi-level industrial equipment, including climbing stairs/ladders and working at heights Travel Site travel required (approximately 30%), including overnight stays Desired Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree and 5 years of electrical controls-related experience Valid driver's license Fluent in verbal and written English Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary starting at $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Two weeks of paid time off, plus nine paid holidays Opportunities for professional development and advancement ReConserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay:
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance