Process Control Engineer

McCormick & Company Inc. a world leader in the spice flavor and seasonings industry is seeking a full time Process Controls Engineer supporting a major industrial customer. This new hire will work in the Flavor Manufacturing Centerlocated in Hunt Valley MD. The Process Control Engineer will report to a Engineering Technical Lead.

With more than $5 billion in annual sales the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry retail outlets food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality science innovation and service. Every day no matter where or what you eat you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every moment and meal better

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits programs and services. Benefits include but are not limited to tuition assistance medical dental vision disability group life insurance 401(k) profit sharing paid holidays and vacations.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the general direction of the Engineering Technical Leader the Process Control Engineer is responsible for supporting and managing capital projects for process and packaging equipment involving programming engineering integration and creation of related PLCs HMIs VFDs servo controllers robotics and industrial networking devices. Additionally this person will support the plant in daytoday operations through assistance with equipment troubleshooting and participation in plant initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Selfdirection of daily activities relating to project control system development technical documentation and plant support. Monitor progress against objectives and schedules and develop measurement tools to track effectiveness of projects completed.
• Participation in the development of both longrange and shortrange capital plans ensuring an acceptable return on investment.
• Development and of projects to deliver cost savings improved productivity business continuity capacity/capability expansion safety improvements and quality improvements through the modification of existing equipment and/or implementation of new equipment.
• Management of CAAP (Capital Asset Acquisition Proposal) projects sometimes exceeding $500000 in value including Project Management documentation.
• Maintain full responsibility for technical documentation of the electrical drawings manuals and troubleshooting guides of the related projects.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Department to identify critical spare parts and ensure sufficient levels of inventory are planned for as new components/equipment are implemented.
• Assist plant headquarters and corporate departments in meeting their annual objectives.
• Participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Pillar team as assigned by the plant Steering Committee.
• Assist Electrical and Electronics Technicians and Process Controls Technicians with equipment and control systems troubleshooting as required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and several initiatives at the same time.
• Work flexible hours as required for project installation commissioining and startup.
• Other duties as assigned relating to Electrical and Controls Engineering.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or higher degree in Electrical Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Relevant production and/or engineering experience in a manufacturing plant (coop and internship experience will be considered).
• Knowledge of industrial controls equipment including PCs PLCs HMIs VFDs servo drives field instrumentation and industrial communication devices/protocols.
• Knowledge of process and/or packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/production metrics such as OEE DPM etc.
• Experiencewriting accurate technical documentation.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Up to 25 travel required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2year of relevant production and/or engineering experience in a manufacturing plant (coop and internship experience will be considered).
• Experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

• Experience leading teams.
• Experience with TPM Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement system.
• Experience with machine safe guarding according to ANSI/OHSA standards.
• Experience writing training and troubleshooting documents then training others to these.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religionnational origin disability protectedveteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.