Plant Engineer

Hudson County, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Plant Engineer

Work Location: Hudson County NJ

Payrate: $110000 - $120000/annum

Duration: Full-Time

Shift: (Mon - Fri) 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Job Description:

A well-established food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to support automation technologies high-speed packaging operations and facility engineering initiatives. This role partners closely with production and maintenance teams to improve operational efficiency equipment reliability safety and product quality while supporting engineering and automation projects across the plant.

Job Responsibilities:

Automation & Controls Engineering

Develop maintain and optimize controls systems that support production and packaging operations
Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs using RS Logix 5000 / Studio 5000
Support configure and enhance FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA platforms
Analyze automation system performance and implement improvements to increase reliability and efficiency
Provide technical support for equipment commissioning upgrades and automation initiatives

Maintenance & Operational Support

Provide advanced technical expertise to maintenance teams for diagnosing electrical mechanical and controls issues
Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime
Participate in root cause analysis and develop sustainable corrective actions

Project Management

Lead engineering and automation projects from concept through implementation including scoping budgeting planning and execution
Coordinate with internal stakeholders vendors and contractors to ensure successful project delivery
Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards

Systems Data & Technology Integration

Utilize SQL to extract and analyze operational data and support system integrations
Support digital transformation initiatives and data-driven decision-making within the facility
Assist in the implementation and optimization of plant automation systems

Compliance & Safety

Ensure adherence to food safety regulations OSHA standards and internal safety policies
Support audits documentation reviews and engineering change management processes
Promote a safe working environment through proactive risk assessment and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience in plant engineering automation engineering or manufacturing engineering
Proficiency in PLC programming specifically Allen-Bradley / RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000
Experience working with Rockwell FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA systems
Experience supporting or collaborating with maintenance teams and maintenance operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
Demonstrated experience leading and managing engineering or automation projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within food manufacturing or other regulated production environments
Familiarity with high-speed packaging equipment and production lines
Experience working with SQL databases for data analysis and system integration
Exposure to Ignition SCADA platforms
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies

Key Competencies

Strong analytical diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with a hands-on engineering approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities and engineering initiatives simultaneously
Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Commitment to safety quality and operational excellence

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Position: Plant Engineer Work Location: Hudson County NJ Payrate: $110000 - $120000/annum Duration: Full-Time Shift: (Mon - Fri) 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM Job Description: A well-established food manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to support automation technologies high-sp...