Work Location Delicato Vineyards Manteca
Position Purpose Under minimal supervision, the Controls Engineer provides multi-locational department support, as well as leading and training staff on all standard operating procedures. This position makes recommendations to improve the control of the process or the processes themselves, while supporting, maintaining and troubleshooting the controls systems to ensure minimal downtime.
Functional Responsibility Essential Duties Leads technical team members by maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying controls systems and equipment to ensure operational performance as the subject matter expert in control systems Partners with Operations team members designing and commissioning solutions for difficult problems Partners with Facility Operations leadership, equipment vendors and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations Helps guide, train, and mentor permanent and contract technicians Troubleshoots and modifies software programs for control systems, including Ignition SCADA, PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC platform utilizing RSLogix and approved Rockwell software package, as well as Industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems Performs controls systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability Acts as first level escalation support for the control system technician team Appropriately escalates downtime situations to vendors for support to restore equipment operation Monitors tasks and partners with Technicians and Mechanics to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies Acts as the technical consultant for capital projects and assists in managing controls project scopes Assists with communicating technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations and the maintenance team Explains production impacts and works closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems Develops training plans with the Controls Manager for Control Systems Technicians Assisting in project development and implementation with the Controls Manager and Engineering Team Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on a wide variety of systems Travels off-site to assist with controls projects at other Delicato wineries *Other duties may be assigned
Non-Essential Duties *Other duties may be assigned
Minimum Requirements Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent working experience 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering roles, preferably in the food and beverage industry, working with and developing in various PLC and HMI Programming Suites (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, Automation Direct), as well as interpreting, editing, or developing CAD files for electrical, pneumatic, or mechanical drawings Experience in project management and development preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Adept at reading, writing, and implementing code that adheres to programming "Best Methods" Adept at troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and programming issues Strong interpersonal and mentorship skills Certificates and Licenses Ignition Core Certificate Working Conditions Manufacturing plant/production floor environment with occasional travel Required to drive automotive vehicle or equipment Indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to the elements/temperature variations Exposure to weather-related temperature & humidity extremes Extended Hours Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Must be able to pass fit test and perform work while wearing respirators Exposure to varying levels of dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, and noisy equipment Occasionally may be required to lift and carry cases of wine
Work Standards Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training Follows all Company policies and procedures Additional Comments Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. ? California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $34.37 to $53.70. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.
Delicato Family Wines offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents. Additional health benefits include life, disability and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with generous company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wine & merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, gym discounts & many more
Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ?
