Controls Engineer
Overview ...:
At JBT Corporation, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.
Our purpose is to fortify the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.
Our values show who we are at our best.
As we Serve with Integrity- Collaborate with Humility
- Grow with Agility
- Innovate with Impact.
The Opportunity ...:
You will be part of our DF&H (Diversified Food & Health) division more specifically with our preservation team. This group has 70% of the canning industry through thermal processing.
As our Controls Engineer you will report to the Controls Engineering Supervisor and you will create electrical designs, drawings, and specifications for food processing equipment, using all technologies. You will use AutoCAD and other software to deliver high-quality equipment designs and drawings at the lowest possible cost.
On a given day, you may:
- Write application code using Visual Basic, C++, PLC, and OIT programs.
- Create designs, drawings, BOMs, specifications, and ensure that projects meet specifications, standards, and performance requirements within your area of expertise.
- Develop PLC programs to control industrial food processing equipment.
- Create functional OIT screens for operator interaction.
- Identify causes of problems, develop alternative solutions, and communicate associated benefits and risks.
- Be recognized as a technical leader, offering contributions to a variety of problems and projects.
- Use advanced product line knowledge to assist Application Engineering and Customer Service in creating complex quotes for machines and parts.
- Communicate with technical professionals outside of the local organization.
- Work with sales, service, methods, and production departments
- BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
- At least 3+ years of relevant experience in industrial machine controls.
- Understanding of PC-based control systems with Microsoft O/S.
- Proficiency in programming with Visual Basic and C++, PLCs and GUI systems.
- Read machine control electrical schematics.
- Configure industrial machine controls, including AC/DC drives.
- Proficiency in using ERP-based business systems such as JDE or equivalent.
- Experience with internal economic factors affecting assignment areas (costs, margins, profit impact of decisions).
- You will report onsite at JBT's Madera, CA location and we ask that you travel to multiple JBT or customers' sites inside and outside of the U.S around 15% of the time.
All employees of JBT are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job responsibilities.
Why work at JBT ...:
We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT to feed your growth!
Benefits: JBT Corporation offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.
Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
John Bean Technologies Corporation ("JBT") provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.
JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process.
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