Senior Controls Engineer

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SUMMARY: This position will work collaboratively in a cross-discipline technical team of engineers, programmers, designers, and technicians in the development and implementation of control systems for all Tyson facilities. The candidate will be skilled in manufacturing automation design, integration, troubleshooting, engineering, programming, and consulting. The candidate will have exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and in team environments. They will be proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment.REQUIREMENTS:Education: A Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent experience.

Experience: At least 4 years of control engineering experience with the ability to program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA control systems. The candidate should have a background in reading electrical control schematics, developing sequence of operations and converting into automation code. The candidate should be capable of making advanced enhancements, troubleshooting, and testing existing applications.Computer Skills: Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Visio, AutoCad.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate technical information to all levels of understanding.Travel: 10 – 20 trips per year. Engineer should be willing to travel to job site for start-up of control systems.Special Skills: A Senior Controls Engineer should have excellent programming and design skills in PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems; The successful candidate should be able to accomplish systems analysis tasks across the Tyson enterprise; have advanced knowledge of control systems design; be able to complete complex coding requirements within project time constraints; and be willing to support installed control systems for emergency purposes outside of normal business hours.

2 years SCADA programming experience, preferably Inductive Automation – Ignition.

4 year of PLC / HMI programming experience – preferably Rockwell / Allen-Bradley

4 year of manufacturing experience.

Database management experience a plus, preferably MS SQL Server

Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) operations, wiring, and configuration. Allen-Bradley PowerFlex experience preferred.

Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) operations, wiring, and programming. Allen-Bradley Logix platform preferred.

Experience with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) operations, wiring, and programming. Rockwell PanelView Plus / FactoryTalk View platform preferred.

Experience with installation and implementation of process controls networks such as Ethernet/IP. Including CIP Safety.

Basic understanding of Ethernet networks and troubleshooting techniques.

Robotic experience with FANUC systems a plus.

Vision systems experience a plus. Preferably Cognex.

Understanding of motion control concepts, a plus.

Familiarity with ISO 13849 Safety Standard

Understanding of electrical control design principles.

Ability to direct electrical contractors on the job site

Food processing knowledge and control experience a plus

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required by October 1, 2021 for Corporate based team members and by November 1, 2021 for Plant and Warehousing based team members.

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Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required by October 1, 2021 for Corporate based team members and by November 1, 2021 for Plant and Warehousing based team members.

The vaccines against COVID-19 are free for new hires and are accompanied by a cash incentive for eligible non-corporate based hires. Readily available at select sites.

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Tyson Foods, Inc.
Website : https://www.tysonfoods.com/