Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Amy's Kitchen

Pocatello, ID

Estimated pay: Est. $23–$36/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

**About Amy’s**

At Amy’s Kitchen, we're more than just a food company—we're a family-owned, proudly independent organic, and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation®, our purpose is clear: to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well.

We're committed to crafting authentic, mouthwatering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top-notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy’s, we're not just serving meals; we're serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time.

**Perks are as delicious as our meals!**

Comprehensive health plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus Flexible Spending Accounts. Mental health support with Modern Health to nourish your and your family’s mental well-being. 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match and Financial Wellness support at no cost to plan for the future. Referral Rewards and Scholarship Program to celebrate and invest in our teams. Tuition Reimbursement Program to fuel your educational pursuits. Paid parental leave for new parents. Paid Time Off for vacations and sick days, with 9 paid US Holidays annually to savor those special moments. Amy's product discount reimbursement to keep your pantry stocked, plus remote gym discounts to keep you moving and grooving! Join us and indulge in a career where the benefits are as fulfilling as our food!

**Shift time:** 7am-3:30pm

**Summary**

The primary purpose of this position is to provide for the conceptualization, development, design, evaluation, recommendation, and upon approval, execution of engineering programs that will contribute to the Manufacturing objectives. This requires that activities be self-initiated and self-directed, as well as responsive to needs as defined. The primary goal is to complete projects on time within budget.

In addition, the Systems Engineer will be responsible for programming and configuring PLC’s, tuning control loops, developing detailed software design descriptions, and troubleshooting existing control systems throughout the manufacturing facility. In their absence, department manager can cover their duties and responsibilities.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

** may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Recommend to the Director of Engineering both short and long-range facility and equipment projects. Conduct implementation studies for process or method improvements.
• Evaluate and make recommendations of new processing equipment and systems for adaptation to the manufacturing process. This includes the evaluation of a proposal’s impact on efficiency and its cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct detailed technical studies of existing equipment problems; analyze alternative solutions, and provide conclusion and recommendations.
• Develop project specifications; conduct pre-bid information meetings with contractors, gather contractor bids; analyze and award bids; schedule and supervise equipment installations.
• Provide or arrange supervision of equipment installation on weekends.
• On all projects over $5,000.00, obtain three competitive bids. Exceptions must be explained and documented.
• Generate Purchase Orders and keep track of project costs.
• Complete and obtain all contractor paper work and place on file. This includes certificates of insurance (general liability and workers comp.), purchase orders and contractor’s handout (reviewed and signed).
• Coordinate all project activities between contractor and the plant departments involved. Ensure that all Company rules are enforced, as well as, local, state and federal laws, (i.e. OSHA).
• Provide activity and project status report to the Director of Engineering due at the end of each month. This will be done through a project summary memo.
• Conduct daily (or as needed) information and planning meetings on major projects requiring the coordination of activities with other departments, Amy’s personnel, or contractors.
• Utilize Microsoft Project for projects that require critical path scheduling, Gantt charts, and milestone schedules are germane to the effective and efficient conduct of the project.
• For projects involving plant employees, (i.e. mechanics, electricians), schedule employees through the Maintenance Manager, and supervise employees while they are assigned to work on the project. Notice to Maintenance should be given, whenever possible, at least 5 days in advance.
• Provide technical support to all plant departments on an as needed basis.
• On an as needed basis assist the Maintenance Department with technical support, and training.
• Electrical panel design with schematics, working knowledge of industrial codes

Programming A/B SLC500 series controllers, Logix 5000 controllers & HMI screen development.

• Motor drives, servo motor control & application, robotics, and PC based machine control

Work from schedules, blueprints, rough ske