Senior Engineering Controls Specialist - Perry's Ice Cream

This position will primarily work 1st shift Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to work weekends and 2nd/3rd shift as needed to support projects, maintenance shutdowns, and equipment reliability issues.

About the Role:

As a core member of our maintenance & engineering team, you will be expected to:

• Execute and provide technical support in the programming, installation, repair, maintenance, and adjustment of industrial controls and instrumentation up to and including programmable logic controllers (PLC)
• Lead the team of Engineering Controls Specialists
• Support the production of safe, high quality products and team member safety.

As your employer, Perry’s will help you to achieve all of the above goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or verifiable equivalent schooling; equivalent work experience considered
• Minimum five years industrial electrical/electronic maintenance experience
• Solid knowledge of Process Controls – PCP’s SPC, PLC, Automation and SCADA Instrumentation - Ignition experience preferred 
• Experience in PLC programming - preferably Allen Bradley 
• Proficiency with mechanics/electricians hand tools, electrical schematics and process flow diagrams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Proven project management skills
• Solid knowledge of Safety programs and OSHA requirements.
• Proven decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Food Manufacturing with dairy and/or ice cream experience preferred
• Experience with Thermal Processing – heat transfer, thermal dynamics is a plus

Essential Duties:

• Leads Engineering Controls Specialists 
• Participates in planning, development and implementation of in-house and capital projects to include facility, automation and material balance
• Complies with all safety (OSHA), GMP’s, 3A standards, FDA, SQF, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, EPA and DEC regulations in the design, installation and maintenance of plant systems
• Develops logic, writes, debugs, and updates programs for programmable logic controllers (PLC)
• Maintains and updates documentation for programmable logic controllers
• Inspects instruments periodically and makes calibration adjustments to ensure functioning within specified standards. Maintains calibration records for all instruments
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning control equipment at the component level. Examines and tests mechanism and circuitry for defects
• Troubleshoots equipment in or out of control system and replaces/repairs defective parts
• Assesses equipment condition, develops list of replacement parts and performs rebuilds
• Adjusts and repairs final control mechanism, such as automatically controlled valves and positioners (CIP systems and product lines)
• Performs preventative maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime, noting conditions that require further attention
• Maintains the “Broken Seal Certification” with NYS AG & Markets
• Willing and able to demonstrate knowledge of the Critical Control Points (CCPs) - training will be provided 
• Membership on Emergency Response team 
• Execute all purchase orders within the engineering scope

Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000 annual salary commensurate with experience and other qualifications

Why Perry’s?

Working with and talking about ice cream… how cool is that?

Behind every bite of Cookie Dough and every scoop of Panda Paws is a passionate team bringing hard work and creative ideas to the table. For over 100 years, Perry’s Ice Cream has been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments, and you can be a part of this magic. If you enjoy ice cream and collaborating with others, Perry’s is the place for you! We provide a rewarding supportive environment, and are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals to join our growing team! Plus, you get to be around ice cream. Who could ask for anything more? 

Sweet Benefits:

In addition to the general perks of getting work with ice cream and a fantastic team all day, Perry’s also offers:

• Health Insurance & Wellness Programs
• Employer Paid Dental Plans
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Paid Family Leave
• PTO
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance & Opportunities for Continuous Learning & Promotion

Perry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free facility.