Controls Network Engineer - Manufacturing

Dairy Farmers of America hiring for Controls Network Engineer - Manufacturing jobs in Portales, NM, US

Facilitate new site construction, expansion, renovation, or equipment and facility design with expertise regarding all aspects of controls network design/server and maintenance matters.

• Provide management with information and guidance on all aspects of controls network design/server and maintenance matters. Investigate and report on problems and recommend solutions
• Develop, organize, and maintain plant control network specifications/standards to ensure process stability while maximizing manufacturing process efficiencies
• Develop and manage the implementation of overall control network/server related projects. Manage multiple projects, vendors, and contractors as related to the implementation of engineering plans
• Maintain capital budget and equipment schedules in accordance with plant construction, expansion and/or new product objectives
• Communicate with internal personnel on projects, priorities, timetables, and budgets
• Serve as a technical authority on control network/server matters. Approve related technical specifications on drawings and literature
• Continually strive to reduce facility and manufacturing operating costs by providing best option technical solutions and/or utilizing best method analyses towards improving internal systems
• Stay abreast of engineering trends and developments for application. Recommend changes in policies and procedures as appropriate
• Coordinate and manage resources, both personnel (e.g., control specialist, technicians, contractors) and funding to ensure the project or mission fulfills and meets the set objectives defined within the approved scope
• Organize control network/server related technical training to improve electrical engineers, electricians, and maintenance managers technical skills
• Design and support 3-5 years long-term plan (road map) for control network system and server upgrade
• Develop and manage support structure for operational technology (OT), including production line automation, controls, control networks, and other communication systems
• Provide input on capital and expense projects to drive consistency and standardization
• Provide technical expertise to assist all plants to continuously improve their dairy process control, utility, operations, and energy management; reduce usage; improve quality; and reduce their overall cost of operation
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 8 or more years of multi-disciplinary technical experience in food industry (preferably dairy), including plant capital projects and/or expansion
• Experience with control network design and maintenance plans (including design, deployment, and management); OT infrastructure (network, server, security) management, server and network switch configuration, VPN setup and management, and IP address management
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of control network design and maintenance plans, OT infrastructure (network, server, security) management, server and network switch configuration, VPN setup and management, and IP address management
• Working knowledge of electrical and process engineering with a strong emphasis on process control system and control network
• Knowledge on process control, electrical schematics, HMI programming (FT View), PLC-5/CLX programming, electrical equipment including pump/VSD maintenance, and instrumentation
• Knowledge of Federal Drug Administration (FDA), GMP, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies and regulations
• Knowledge of regulatory codes and translating into blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge of project management processes, techniques, and tools
• Skill in planning, organization, and analysis
• Skill in contractor and vendor management
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to complete problem analysis and resolution for both strategic and functional levels
• Able to manage projects for multiple plants simultaneously
• Able to lead people and get results through others
• Able to communicate with diverse range of individuals to ensure needs and requirements are met
• Able to think creatively and develop short- and long-range innovation
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer