City Brewing Company – Who We Are
City Brewing & Beverage is a leading U.S. co-manufacturer for top beverage brands. With more than 25 years of experience and state-of-the-art high scale and high volume facilities, we have the ability to produce a diverse portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We foster a collaborative, growth-focused workplace where employees are empowered to learn, lead, and make an impact while helping shape the future of the beverage industry.
Job Summary
Controls Engineers are key to ensuring the success and efficiency of our highspeed equipment throughout our production and warehousing spaces. This individual will work in a variety of areas of the manufacturing facility developing PLC and HMI code for automated Brewing/Batching equipment while also troubleshooting industrial controls and electrical systems. They will also provide mentorship and coaching to our Electricians and ensure Operations leaders are informed of any challenges or opportunities of improvement on the floor. The job will primarily be in Brewing/Batching but will also support other departments throughout the plant as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and program all aspects of PLC/HMI software for packaging equipment
- Test and debug control systems
- Create, update, and modify machine, part or facilities schematics using a CAD program
- Both AC and DC Drive experience with various drive platforms
- Write and modify, extensive PLC’s and HMI’s programs for the following:
- Rockwell Automation\Allen Bradley
- Modicon
- Troubleshoot or establish control networks.
- EtherNet / IP
- DeviceNet
- DH-485
- Modbus
- Modbus Plus
- ProLeit
- Troubleshoots systems including but not limited to: electrical, instrumentation and controls
- Electrical schematic design and drafting using AutoCAD Electrical
- Troubleshoots process control systems in particular packaging line control systems
- Performs all duties within GMP standards
- Performs all functions as required within the CMMS
- Train, mentor and coach trainees and front line automation techs
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Responsible for department compliance with GMP, HACCP and FSMA guidelines
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years’ experience in PLC controls engineering in lieu of degree
- Alen Bradley PLC and motion controls experience
- Skilled in RS Logix 500 and Studio
- ProLeit experience
- Prior experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement
- System process controls and line balancing experience
- Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, control power and drives, sanitary control principals, operation and trouble shooting
- Experience in food/beverage processing
- Excellent communication, planning, and prioritization
- Strong leadership and team skills
Benefits/Compensation
City Brewery provides a competitive salary and benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance; Section 125; 401(k) and a paid 30-minute meal period. The Company also contributes monthly towards the employee elected health and dental benefits.
Selected candidate must be willing to work any and all shifts, weekends and holidays when necessary to cover the needs of the business.
City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years of PLC controls engineering experience in lieu of a degree
- Allen-Bradley PLC and motion controls experience
- Proficiency with RSLogix 500 and Studio
- ProLeit experience
- Root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience
- System process controls and line balancing experience
- Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, control power, drives, sanitary control principles, operations, and troubleshooting
- Experience in food or beverage processing
- Excellent communication, planning, and prioritization skills
- Strong leadership and team skills
- Willingness to work any shift, weekends, and holidays when necessary
What We Do
City Brewing Company is a premier, state-of-the-art beverage production and packaging company. Our four locations in La Crosse, WI, Latrobe, PA, Memphis TN and Irwindale, CA provide facilities capable of manufacturing and packaging beers, teas, soft drinks, energy drinks and other new age beverages. Our packaging capacity makes us one of the largest beverage producers in the country.
