Job Details

Controls Engineer

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach's, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Seeking a highly skilled electrical engineer or technician with expertise in designing, developing, and managing electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. This individual is well-rounded with a comprehensive skill set in electrical control systems, offering both technical expertise and practical experience in managing complex installations and resolving issues efficiently.

Ways You Will Make A Difference

• Designs, develops and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment and machinery.
• Manages the installation and support of PLC based hardware and software.
• Plans and manages new or modifies existing installations to minimize waste of materials, improve quality and reduce downtime.
• Identifies and resolves malfunctioning of equipment or systems provides technical support and guidance to maintenance and production team members.
• Programming Logic Controllers (PLCs) (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Siemens). Dealing with RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, FactoryTalk Studio, and Rslinx on regular basis. Hands on PLC controls system knowledge, PLC programming, instrument programming and integration.
• Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.g. Allen Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware, etc.). Program HMI and PLC ladder logic and integrate discrete/analog devices.
• Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE
• Familiar with Vision Systems (e.g. Eagle Vision, Keyence)
• Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g. Yasakawa, ABB, Kinetix)
• Familiarity with RS232 and RS485 protocol, Profibus DP/PA protocols, Variable Frequency Drive systems, Motor Control Centers, Analog and Digital signals, Low to Medium power distribution systems.
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues. Provide hands-on on-site support to trouble shoot existing installations, PLCs, HMIs, Instruments and VFD issues
• Read and understand electrical schematics, ladder logic programs, process flow diagram and process and instrumentation diagrams.

Inherent in each position is a general duty to maintain each respective work area in a safe and sanitary condition. Regular, predictable, full-time attendance is required as an essential function of this position. The employee may be required to perform other such duties within the scope of their employment as may be assigned. The employee must also possess the ability to take directions, follow instructions, work with others, follow work rules and schedules, and focus on details.

Skills That Will Make You Successful

• MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
• Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude
• Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
• Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver
• Core values and continuous self-improvement
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely

Experiences That Will Support Your Success

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering or Business.
• 3 to 5 years of process industry related experience with automation control, PLC Ladder Logic programming, HMI design and configure.

Compensation: $95,000-$105,000, depending on experience