Controls & Automation Engineer

Apex Systems has an opportunity for a Controls & Automation Engineer in the Kenosha, WI area. This is a PermanentDirect Hire position with our client, and the salary range is flexible depending on experience. Schedule will be a 2-2-3 (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, so every other weekend is off) and hours will be either 6am - 6pm (Day Shift) or 6pm - 6am (Night Shift). There is one opening on each shift, and there is a higher salary offered for the night shift option.Position Description:We are seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to join our Manufacturing team! In this role, you will support engineering projects for plant processes. You will assist in managing equipment system processing, training, quality controls, and effectiveness. You will collaborate with plant management to assess equipment needs for prospective manufacturing needs. Additionally, you will support FSQA initiatives and maintenance for the plant environment.JOB DUTIES:Provides project engineering support to all process areas of the plant facilities.Assists in identifying, evaluating, and selecting the Packaging Automation hardware and software necessary to meet current and future manufacturing requirements.Assists in managing the controls and automation interface, testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for all packaging and processing equipment.Determines the effectiveness and maintainability of new automation systems and manages the automation change process for existing equipment.Supports and promotes food safety and quality program initiatives within the plant environment.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelors with 4+ years' experienceAbility and skills to troubleshoot and maintain Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, MicroLogix and ControlLogix hardware.Perform Allen-Bradley PLC programming implementing RSLogix5, RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000 software or equivalent.Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Ethernet, Allen-Bradley Remote IO, and DeviceNet communication networks.Experience with GE Proficy, iFix, SCADA system programming.Read electrical schematics, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD's)Perform PID Loop tuning and implement instrument calibration procedures.General knowledge of the National Electrical Code

Created: 2025-01-31