Controls & Information Systems Senior Engineer

Overview

Frito-Lay Supply Chain Transformation & Engineering is seeking a Controls & Information Systems Senior Engineer to define strategy for plant automation and system integration

Responsibilities

• Define controls and IT scope of processing, packaging, and/or material handling systems to meet functional and business requirements.

• Lead cross-functional reviews of electrical design, controls configuration, and functional specification documentation, provided by external vendors.

• Assess new IT/OT technology and develop integration strategies to pilot and commercialize.

• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Prepare bid packages for system integrators and equipment manufacturers.

• Provide direction to diverse groups such as IT, external vendors, and plant resources.

• Develop reporting and visualization tools to improve operations performance.

• Define system validation requirements, develop validation documentation, generate and execute test protocols.

• Provide on-site start-up engineering support during line commissioning.

• COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years experience in Controls Engineering, Robotics, Systems Integration, or Machine Design

• Consumer Packaged Goods experience with a focus on automation and control systems

• Ability to reduce complex problems to a simple set of solutions

• Ability to communicate technical and business information effectively

• Superior team building skills to work with all levels of the organization

• Knowledge of industrial networks, controls software, and MES

• Project management skills

• Ability to travel 30%

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience with material handling systems (Palletizing, Conveyance, Sortation, & ASRS)

• Hands on experience with functional safety systems (GuardLogix Safety PLC and/or hardwired safety)

• Hands on experience with primary & secondary packaging equipment (VFFS, Case Packing, Palletizing)

• Hands on robotics experience (Kawasaki or Yaskawa)

• Development & troubleshooting experience with Rockwell, Beckhoff, Siemens, or Yaskawa PLC's

• Experience with SCADA & DCS systems (Wonderware, AVEVA OMI, GE Proficy)

EEO Statement

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