OverviewThe Controls and Automation Engineer provides leadership, operational support, and project support to the plant's Maintenance & Engineering teams. This position is responsible for designing, programming, repairing, and maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, automation devices, controls components, and overall electrical equipment used within PepsiCo facilities. This position also provides support to improve productivity and operating performance in the critical areas of health and safety, quality, production, cost, service, employee engagement, and other people/leadership objectives through the use of continuous improvement methodologies. This role and person should be recognized and accessed by the people in the plant as the key resource expert in the area. The role also provides a technical point of contact for the site to coach and develop technicians and lead the site's controls agenda. The controls lead is an active member of the Engineering and Maintenance management team.Total Compensation: $75,300 - $122,760ResponsibilitiesApply reliability expertise to stabilize and improve the operation, driving variation down and seeking improved TE through capital, procedural, and operational improvementsPerform preventative maintenance, program, troubleshoot, and perform repairs on PLC systems, automation devices, controls components, and overall electrical equipmentDiagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes more complicated repairs or adjustments as needed. May perform preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications.Manages major OHs on substations, line upgrades ectCommunicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist teams to solve operational issues.



Motivate team members across all departments to achieve plant and PBNA goals.Ensure controls related work orders are scheduled and completed in a timely mannerPerform breakdown analysis on electrical failuresPlan, schedule, and execute projects, ensuring timely completion with minimal production disruption. Assist in the development, installation and commissioning of OPEX and Capital ProjectsSupport development of annual operating plan, yield improvement plans, and fixed budgets.Assist in plant initiatives and direct line supervision as needed.Required to work off-shift and weekends as needed to support projects and regular operations.Direct activities of outside contractors working on assigned work.Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)Understand and support maintenance, repair and improvement of thermal processing equipment including heat exchangers, heat recovery systems and CIP systems.Own and manage various OT softwares and plant data systems such as ZPI, MARS, Colos, ThinManager, WonderWare, Aveva etc.Lead, Manage, Coach and Train others electricians on automation, electric, and controls equipment. Create and implement controls related training for the siteDemonstrate good oral and written communication skills through leading meetings, facilitating meetings,



and preparing and administering written plant communications.Develop yourself and your team to solve and manage the day-to-day operational issues and reach short-term and long-term performance and career goals.Manages PLC log-book and ensures all 309A electricians follows process. Ensure RCAs are completed on any PLC changes.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field – technical background preferred.Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance group trouble shooting field control issues with solid demonstrated competencyLean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of major continuous improvement projects.Industrial utility systems knowledge a plusStrong working knowledge of Controls and electrical engineering/maintenance processesProficiency in Allen Bradley PLC5, 500 and Control LogixSolid understanding of motor control and VFD operationsExperience with category III and IV Safety CircuitsExperience with different communication protocols DH+, Ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNETProficiency in Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, RSView softwareSolid understanding of servers and databases to support IT/Server RoomProficient in Microsoft Suite applicationsMust be self-motivated, results and action oriented.Ability to make independent and sound decisions.Ability to conduct assessments and audits and evaluate to measure progressEffective oral and written communication skillsAbility to give and receive constructive feedbackAbility to lead a team-based approach to decision makingDemonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environmentStrong leadership with the ability to get results through mentoring othersOff-shift or weekend shift support may be required#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Controls Engineer - $75,300 - $122,760 A Year (Mississauga)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 Mississauga