Gpac is working with a food manufacturer that is seeking a Controls Engineer for their facility in upstate New York.
Its brands can be found in supermarkets, supercenters, wholesale clubs, military commissaries, cafeterias, and restaurants across North America and beyond. Additionally, the company's products serve as key ingredients in various food manufacturers' items, including soups, pizzas, lasagnas, and more.
More than just a job, a career with this company offers a fulfilling path with fair compensation and a competitive benefits package. Recognizing that every Associate is unique, the company also provides a performance-based pay program at all levels.
Essential Duties:
- Responsible for designing control systems to regulate the behavior of dynamic systems. This involves analyzing system requirements, developing mathematical models, and designing control algorithms to achieve desired performance objectives.
- Implement the control algorithms in software or hardware components, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) or microcontrollers.
- Conduct testing and simulations to validate the performance of control systems and fine-tune controller parameters to optimize system response and ensure stability and robustness.
- Continuously monitor the behavior of controlled processes, using feedback from sensors and other data sources. Assess system performance and adjust maintain optimal operation.
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics of any system issues and implementing corrective actions to restore normal operation.
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure seamless communication and coordination between different components of the overall system.
- Become knowledgeable on all company GMP's and prioritize safety considerations in designs and implementations, ensuring that control systems meet regulatory standards and safety requirements.
Education and/or Experience:
- Associate degree with 5 years' experience, bachelor's degree preferred, with background in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or relevant field.
- Experience in food manufacturing or a similar manufacturing environment is desired. Knowledge of AUTOCAD would be beneficial, but not necessary.
Pay Range: $100k to $130k
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, APPLY TODAY. The company is urgently seeking someone and are reviewing applications as soon as possible. For immediate consideration please send your confidential resume to Rick at
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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