Brown-Forman
Bottling
ElectricalEngineer
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“Electrical Engineer at Brown-Forman. Skills: packaging and process controls systems, PLC programming, HMI programming, instrumentation integration, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, electrical/controls/programming issues. programming and improving packaging and process controls systems. support plant manufacturing business objectives”
Industry & Context.
troubleshoot systems; find root cause; troubleshooting; problem solving; resolving issues; root-cause analysis
Willing and able to support a continuously running operation, Provide troubleshooting and development support for plant (24hrs/7days a week)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Technology or related discipline, 5+ years electrical/electronic and/or instrument & control programming/trouble-shooting experience in a manufacturing environment, Comfort with assembling/wiring and configuring all flavors of Rockwell PLCs, Dual-Channel Safety Circuits and Components, HMIs, Variable Frequency Drives, or similar systems, Experience with Factory Talk Batch or similar system, Automation Integration, Experience troubleshooting OEM logix with respect to Plant Automation i. e. , Conveyors, Sorting Tables, Rinsers, Fillers, Labelers, Packers, Sealers, Wrapping Units, and Pallertizers, understanding of Ethernet/IP Technology, Working Knowledge of NEC, NEMA/IP standards, Experience with Plant Conveying Technologies, control valves, electrical distribution, and/or industrial instrumentation for flow, level, pressure and temperature, Willing and able to support a continuously running operation, Experience reading and following electrical and maintenance schematicslueprints, Experience making reliability/maintenance decisions to meet production needs
Nice to Have
Bottling line controls experience, HAACP, ISO, Food standards implementation, Experience with CIP circuits in a food manufacturing environment
What You'll Do.
programming and improving packaging and process controls systems
support plant manufacturing business objectives
and calibration of various controls instrumentation
troubleshoot systems and find root cause
lead and execute engineering projects
maintain and execute 5 year obsolescence and automation / network infrastructure upgrade plan
engineering projects in bottling/ shipping / processing across 2 sites
increase the efficiency and reliability of the plant controls system
Support daily management of PLC's
and related instrumentation and programming issues
Provide troubleshooting and development support for plant (24hrs/7days a week)
root-cause analysis on electrical/controls/ programing issues
Assist in management and storage of controls related software and hardware
Ensuring proper operation of all electrical/control system components
problem solving and resolving issues at machine centers and throughout the production facility
Performing high level electrical audits and adjustments per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications
Mentoring and sharing knowledge with other technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting of PLCs
Applying all applicable codes
reliability strategies
corporate and OEM standards
Working with the Production and Maintenance teams to improve operations productivity and quality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working with the Production and Maintenance teams
Process & Methodology
lead and execute engineering projects, engineering projects in bottling/ shipping / processing across 2 sites, planning, and coordination of labor, parts, material, tools and equipment access
Full Job Description
## **CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS:** If you currently work for Brown-Forman, please apply by clicking the **Careers** icon on the Workday portal. ## **For best results, use Google Chrome to view this page.** _**Meaningful Work From Day One:**_ The Electrical Engineer is responsible for programming and improving packaging and process controls systems including PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications, servo motors, etc. in order to support plant manufacturing business objectives. This role is responsible for selection, integration, startup, and calibration of various controls instrumentation including variable frequency drives, two state control valves, throttling valves, motors, flow meters and other process indicating devices. The position must be able to troubleshoot systems and find root cause, as well as lead and execute engineering projects. _**What You Can Expect:**_ * Develop, maintain and execute 5 year obsolescence and automation / network infrastructure upgrade plan. * Responsible for engineering projects in bottling/ shipping / processing across 2 sites * Continuously strive to increase the efficiency and reliability of the plant controls system to support plant manufacturing business objectives * Support daily management of PLC's, HMIs, and related instrumentation and programming issues in order to maximize plant efficiency and reliability. * Provide troubleshooting and development support for plant (24hrs/7days a week). * Responsible for root-cause analysis on electrical/controls/ programing issues. * Assist in management and storage of controls related software and hardware in accordance with good manufacturing practices. * Ensuring proper operation of all electrical/control system components including electronic components, motors, solenoids, limit switches, programmable logic control (PLC) I/O modules and photo-eye sensors * Troubleshooting, problem solving and resolving issues at mach
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