Controls Engineer

FBD Partnership, L.P. is the leading, global manufacturer of frozen beverage dispensers located in San Antonio, Texas. With a customer-first business philosophy and a team dedicated to the highest product quality, FBD develops and manages strong, long-term relationships with customers in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store, theater, and theme park industries. More information about the company can be found athttps://www.fbdfrozen.com/

Summary:

FBD focuses on developing and assembling the best Frozen Beverage Dispensers on the market. As the Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the designing, documenting, commissioning, and supporting maintenance of control systems on the production floor of this light manufacturing environment. The development work is primarily PLC/HMI based test fixtures and systems to support lean flow on the production line. Supporting integration with the ERP system and driving process improvements through automation and controls are key focuses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop new and existing systems for test fixtures and supporting manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to design electromechanical systems. This includes designing, sourcing, assembling, installation, programming, and maintenance of PLC based assembly and test fixtures.
• Participate in the set-up and commissioning of new or upgraded systems.
• Troubleshooting support for the manufacturing floor and making recommendations that will improve efficiency and FPY (First Pass Yield) of operations.
• Document specifications and operating procedures.
• Documentation of systems and processes, including procedures, design models/drawings, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Facilitate project reviews and meetings.
• Support collaboration between Engineering and Manufacturing teams for new product introduction.
• Support continuous improvement of processes to better meet quality and production goals.
• Analyze process performance data to determine recommended areas and changes for improvement.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications - Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to implement real-world solutions using PLCs/HMIs for testing and supporting process flow.
• Must have experience with Ladder Logic Programming and HMI design.
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) experience a plus.
• Must have experience using basic hand tools such as drills, wrenches, and screwdrivers.
• Basic knowledge of LEAN manufacturing. Experience with LEAN or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Must have project management and manufacturing skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Windows.
• Python, Linux, and Jira experience a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills because of daily contact with internal employees.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug test and a reference check.

Physical Demands:

• Required to sit, type, have eye/hand/foot coordination, occasionally stand, walk, kneel, and reach.
• This position works in a typical office; however, must travel back and forth though a manufacturing facility as needed.
• Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds.
• Clarity of vision including the ability to appropriately differentiate colors.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.