Control Systems Engineer

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®.  ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

The Junior Control Systems Engineer will assist in the design, development, and implementation of process control systems in a sugar refinery environment. Working closely with the Process Engineering team, you will help optimize production processes, improve system efficiency, and support day-to-day operations.

Your Opportunity

• Training and Support: Receive technical training and provide support to end-users on the operation and maintenance of process control systems.
• Assist in Design and Development: Support the design and development of the existing process control systems or new platform migrations, including hardware and software components.
• System Integration: Assist in integrating process control systems with existing industrial equipment and systems.
• Testing and Validation: Participate in testing and validation of control systems to ensure they meet performance and safety standards.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical issues related to control systems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complying: Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of control system designs, configurations, and user manuals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements and timelines are met.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile

• Education: Bachelor/Master degree in Process or Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
  • Programming knowledge of PLCs (Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text). Experience with Allen Bradley is a plus.
  • Development of control systems with SCADA and HMI platforms
  • Fluent in English
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.

Our Promise

Demonstrate your analytical and development abilities to join our experienced team tackling challenging projects.  In a collaborative and innovative work environment you will enjoy autonomy in your role and a broad scope for supported professional growth. We offer competitive remuneration and appealing fringe benefits.

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.