Controls Engineer

JOB TITLE:Controls Engineer

DEPARTMENT:Engineering

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering

LOCATION:Lincoln, RI

HOURS / SHIFT: Dayshift - 1st Shift

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Finlays Solutions is committed to supporting the career advancement and wellbeing of our employees. We offer a range of comprehensive benefits, including a wellness program, learning and development allowance, and opportunities for mentorship and job shadowing, designed to support both personal and professional growth. We encourage continuous learning, collaboration, and the exploration of new skills and career pathways, helping you build a global network and thrive within an inclusive, supportive environment in our organization.

Other employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Eligibility for Monthly / Annual Bonuses
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 10 Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteer Days Off
• Volunteer / Community Involvement

DESCRIPTION:

James Finlay operates manufacturing sites worldwide (USA, UK, China, Kenya, Sri Lanka & Argentina). The primary role will be within the USA; however, there may be international co-operation with other Finlays' sites around the world to help develop a consistent approach to Engineering Standards.

Finlays Solutions is embarking on an ambitious growth plan to expand production to meet the requirements of our customer base. This expansion requires highly automated process and packaging equipment to provide a lean and productive operation.

The new role will involve working as the subject matter expert within project teams, to ensure Finlays' automation and electrical requirements are met by our equipment suppliers, and that they seamlessly integrate with existing or future planned systems.

The purpose of this role will be to lead the development, management, and continuous improvement of Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical & Control systems within Finlays' USA sites, and will therefore require travel within the USA to support our sites. There is also a requirement to help develop and manage automation and electrical standards for the USA and possibly beyond.

The role will be located in Lincoln, RI and will primarily support the two RI manufacturing sites, however, may support other JFA sites and therefore require travel within the USA. There is also a requirement to help develop and manage process and food safety standards for JFA and possibly beyond.

ABOUT US:

Since 1750, Finlays Solutions has been the trusted leader in supplying tea, coffee, and botanical extracts to the world's leading beverage brands. Focused on delivering exceptional beverage solutions, we empower our customers to create moments of joy with every sip. Our team is built on values of acting for the long-term, taking accountability, doing better each time, and succeeding together. When you join us, you're not just taking on a job;

you're becoming part of a customer-centric culture driven by collaboration, expertise, and innovation. If you're looking for a place to grow, share your ideas, and make an impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The role will make a major contribution to Finlay's business success by using Controls Engineering skills to find practical solutions for problems and opportunities which arise within Finlays business. The successful candidate should be able to operate within a multidisciplinary and multi-functional work environment and demonstrate their skills and commitment to teamwork and project disciplines.
• The role will evaluate key processes, packaging, technologies, and equipment using good engineering principles and use this knowledge to develop improvements. This will include:
• Review and improvement of current extraction, blending and CIP processes
• Review of current and new packaging processes
• The development and management of projects from conception through to capital investment proposals, approvals and implementations.
• Evaluation of the cost benefit and development of business cases in collaboration with financial business partners and business unit stakeholders.
• Ensuring the highest standards of process & occupational safety and sanitary design are incorporated in…