Service Automation Controls Specialist

Job description

About Middleby

· The Middleby Corporation (Middleby) is a world leader in three business segments; commercial food service, industrial food processing, and residential appliances.

· Middleby is a brands driven, horizontal business architecture where each brand maintains it fundamental entrepreneurial DNA. The size of the corporation has not limited our ability to remain dynamic and keenly customer focused. As a group of companies, we collaborate continuously on the latest technologies, processes, and best practices so that we are maximizing the depth of knowledge across the entire Middleby family.

· The deliverable to the customer is a cohesive integrated platform that maximizes customer revenue and profit potential utilizing the latest technological advancements.

· Middleby’s headquarters are in United States (Chicago, IL)

· Publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange (MIDD)

· USD $3.2B in annual revenue (YE 2021)

· USD $8.0B Market Cap (Apr 2022)

· 10,000+ employees in 150+ countries with more than 100 sales and manufacturing locations worldwide

· Approximate USD $10B worldwide market opportunity

About Inline Filling Systems

· Inline Filling Systems is based in Venice, FL

· North American leader for full-line liquid packaging solutions.

· Since 1998, experience in the design, manufacture and selling of Unscrambling, Filling, Capping, Labeling, Conveyance and the integration of third-party equipment.

· Since 2020, Inline Filling Systems is part of the Middleby Corporation

Description of the Position

Various duties of this position include:

• Meet & exceed customer requirements.
• Project planning/system architecture design assistance
• Machine program development and implementation
• System testing/debugging/troubleshooting
• Work in liaison with team members, suppliers and clients
• Creation and development of technical documentation
• Provide field service support to staff technicians and customers.
• Commissioning of solutions at customer sites, including troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, travel could be up to 20%
• Train and mentor new employees
• Convey knowledge in presentations, SOPs, knowledgebase articles, client case studies, and white papers.
• Develop & maintain relationships with key contacts, suppliers, and clients.

Qualifications of the Position

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field (GPA of 3.0 min.)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with multiple technologies, such as PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Servo Control, Machine Vision, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years project-based development experience
• Cradle-to-grave controls project experience/ownership

Required Skills

• Quickly learn new technologies
• Possess complete grasp of scientific method of problem solving.
• Ability to follow patterns & build upon established models.
• Understand complex system designs.
• Ability to estimate time to complete familiar tasks.
• Ability to create methodology to solve novel problems.
• Ability to design systems.
• Estimate your own and others’ time for completion of familiar tasks.

· * Essential Skills*

o PLC Ladder Logic Programming ( MicroLogix, CompactLogix)

o HMI Design (AB)

o Servo Controls (Kinetix, Kollmorgen)

o VFD Configuration / Controls (PowerFlex)

o Electronic Controls & Troubleshooting

o Knowledge of Prox and Safety devices:

• Door Switches
• Cylinder Limits
• Safety Switches
• Laser, Photo Eye

· Desired Qualifications / Skills

o Familiarity with:

• SCADA
• Allen Bradley
• Automation Direct
• Siemens
• 1 year in food Industry
• Technical Writing

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $80,000 - $110,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 – 10 hour shift
• On call
• Weekend availability
• Travel 75%

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Description of the PositionVarious duties of this position include:

• Meet & exceed customer requirements.
• Project planning/system architecture design assistance
• Machine program development and implementation
• System testing/debugging/troubleshooting
• Work in liaison with team members, suppliers and clients
• Creation and development of technical documentation
• Provide field service support to staff technicians and customers.
• Commissioning of solutions at customer sites, including troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, travel could be up to 20%
• Train and mentor new employees
• Convey knowledge in presentations, SOPs, knowledgebase articles, client case studies, and white papers.
• Develop & maintain relationships with key contacts, suppliers, and clients.