Controls Engineer - Talent Bridge Group, LLC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance of plant control and networking systems
• Support operational troubleshooting, system optimization, and plant data collection for efficient production.
• Oversee the selection and installation of plant equipment and controls, including system design and digital/analog I/O.
• Provide HMI (Human Machine Interface) development using user-friendly graphics and process diagrams.
• Design, code, test, and debug control programs for optimal plant operations.
• Manage relationships and deliverables with external controls vendors.
• Establish and maintain controls system standards, including a maintenance plan for aging equipment.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between IT and plant operations to maintain network performance and security.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and provide training to local maintenance teams.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

• Equivalent experience in controls and automation will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in controls engineering, preferably in a food processing environment.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley PLCs, Logix programming, and related automation systems.
• Experience with HMI development tools (e.g., FactoryTalk View, Aveva InTouch).
• Strong understanding of automation technologies, control system design, and troubleshooting.
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams.