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
The Controls Engineer is key to ensuring the success and efficiency of our high-speed 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 packaging equipment while also troubleshooting industrial controls and electrical systems. The Controls Engineer will also provide mentorship and coaching to our Controls Technicians and ensure Operations leaders are informed of any challenges or opportunities for improvement on the floor.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Designs and programs all aspects of PLC/HMI software for packaging equipment, writing and modifying extensive programs for Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley and Modicon platforms
- Tests and debugs control systems to ensure reliable, efficient equipment performance
- Troubleshoots or establishes control networks, including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, DH-485, Modbus, and Modbus Plus
- Applies AC and DC drive experience across various drive platforms
- Troubleshoots systems including, but not limited to, electrical, instrumentation, and controls, with particular focus on packaging line process control systems and SCADA/MES data systems
- Creates, updates, and modifies machine, part, and facilities schematics using CAD, including electrical schematic design and drafting in AutoCAD Electrical
- T Trains, mentors, and coaches trainees and front-line automation technicians
- Performs all functions as required within the CMMS
- Performs all duties within GMP standards and is responsible for department compliance with GMP, HACCP, and FSMA guidelines
- Assist with rotational on-call duties answering calls after hours as needed to ensure business continuity
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years’ experience in PLC controls engineering in lieu of a degree
- Allen-Bradley PLC and motion controls experience
- Skilled in RSLogix 500 and Studio 5000
- Skilled in data acquisition/historian management
- 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, and sanitary control principles, including their operation and troubleshooting
- Excellent communication, planning, and prioritization skills
- Strong leadership and team skills
- Flexibility to work any shifts, including weekends and holidays when necessary to cover the needs of a 24/7 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 5000
- Data acquisition and historian management experience
- Root cause analysis and continuous improvement experience
- System process controls and line balancing experience
- Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, control power, drives, and sanitary control principles
- Excellent communication, planning, and prioritization skills
- Strong leadership and team skills
- Flexibility to work any shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed
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.
