Engineer, Automation & Controls

About the role:

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living Barry Callebaut’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accountability for complete project execution including team leadership, control panel engineering, SCADA design, PLC and HMI programming, and site start-up support of integrated systems.
• Manage project resources, including people, time and budgets to successfully achieve project goals.
• Accountable for the automation and controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up.
• Program, configure, test, and commission PLC and HMI based control systems.
• Provide direction and oversee the maintenance of programs for PLCs and PCs coordinating with Process Engineers, Project Engineers, Design Engineers, Information Technology staff, as well as Production and Maintenance personnel.
• Develop and execute complex process control system integration projects of small to medium size and significant complexity simultaneously.
• Lead in the project from design to delivery to the end-users. Tasks include writing the design specification, gathering input and validating the deliverables with all stakeholders, coordinating the integrators for the automation and MES application
• Perform project deliverables independently while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

About you:

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical degree.
• Minimum seven (7) years of related automation experience with MES, HMI, SCADA, PLC’s, and general control system design.
• Experience with digital transformation or MES projects, preferred.
• Experience with Wonderware (Archestra, Intouch, System Platform, Skelta Workflow, Historian), a plus.
• You are fluent in English. Other languages, a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, Siemens and Schneider PLCs, required.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC500) PLCs, PanelView/PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EthenetI/P, DeviceNet, etc.), required.
• Experience with FactoryTalk Suite, and VisualBasic/C#/Java, a plus.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.