Power & Automation Engineer

Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company) is seeking a Power & Automation Engineer to design, integrate, and deploy power automation systems across the company. Based in Le Mars, IA on an onsite basis, this role focuses on building industrial electrical control infrastructure and developing PAC, HMI, and SCADA code that supports automated production.

In this position, you will manage the controls and electrical engineering needs across projects, working with internal teams and external contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and safe, secure automation deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop new industrial electrical control panels compliant with NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A, including creation of electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
• Develop PAC and HMI logic that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, reusable, modular, intuitive, diagnostic, and fully integrated with component faults and parameters.
• Develop PAC and SCADA code that interacts with subsystems including servos, instrumentation, vision, robots, Ignition, and 3rd party equipment.
• Review and follow project requirements and the scope of work.
• Collaborate with project teams that include project managers, engineers, fabrication, electrical, process piping, and contractors.
• Communicate controls requirements and timing to support on-time and on-budget controls installation and integration.
• Work closely with electrical contractors by reviewing scope of work, providing prints, and giving clear direction and timelines.
• Develop and audit security and user access processes for process controls hardware and software applications, and continuously address new security risks.
• Manage remote OEM VPN and local access.
• Manage Asset Center across all facilities.
• Develop and update server applications and infrastructure, and maintain PC images and VMs.
• Manage or build control cabinets, field wiring, and pneumatic and fluid plumbing.
• Design safety solutions based on risk assessments, verify and validate they meet design requirements, document as-built safety solutions, and support production readiness.
• Introduce automated processes into production and train and equip production teams to support automated equipment after deployment.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Process Controls Engineering, or Automation Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Would consider a related Associates degree with equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with Power Distribution and/or Process Controls Engineering.
• Experience interacting with direct customers on a technical basis and managing and deploying power automation projects.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems and associated electrical systems across all facilities.
• Expert knowledge of SCADA and control and automation systems.
• Complete knowledge of NEC and other regulatory requirements in power and automation disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Decision making, leadership, advanced computer, communication, team-building, organization, and statistical analysis skills.
• Problem-solving capability, with independent evaluation and application of standard engineering techniques, tools, and software.
• Ability to provide written and oral instructions, be self-directed, and lead by example, with strong customer service orientation.

Technologies

• PAC, HMI, SCADA
• NFPA79, NEC, UL508A
• Ignition
• VPN
• VMs

Additional Details

• Reports to: Sr. Power and Automation Engineer
• Location: Le Mars, IA (onsite)
• Minimum experience: 5 years
• Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Process Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering