Careers

We are on the hunt for a Control Systems Engineer to help us continue to push our brewery into the digital age.  You are hard-wired to rewire, possess a matrix-like ability to translate the physical world into 1’s and 0’s, and have experience with all sorts of fun acronyms like PLC, VFD, MODBUS, and especially IBU.  While you are a very friendly team player, you may or may not have built yourself a robot best friend.  As always, a love of craft beer is a must.  If this sounds like you please email over a cover letter and resume to jobs@phillipsbeer.com with “Industrial Controls Technician” in the subject line.  Sorry, due to the high number of applicants only those shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Education:

• Diploma or degree in Computer-Science or Automation and Controls or Electrical Engineering or relevant technical training and experience

As our Control Systems Specialist you will:

• Design and implement automation for beer brewing and packaging machinery. Wire discrete sensors and digital devices to industrial controllers.  Program Industrial controllers to automate machines
• Trouble shoot broken control systems and repair speedily to support production goals
• Configure controllers to read and write to digital sensors via Ethernet/IP, IO Link and MODBUS
• Create HMI screens for production staff to easily operate machines and systems

Projects you will manage:

• Design and implement supervisory control and collect data from production. Create custom data dashboards tailored to the needs of co-workers
• Create a remote alarming system to inform staff of critical breakdowns

Skills that we value for this position:   

• Experience with PLCs and Industrial programming
• Understanding of Databases and queries
• Practical Wiring abilities in low and high voltage
• Experience drawing Schematics, Piping and Instrument Diagrams, etc.
• Knowledge of 3 Phase motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Knowledge of Industrial Sensors such as prox sensors, pressure and temperature sensors

Our night-vision goggles are activated, and we’re searching the Victoria area for a full-time craft beer lover and night shift production person. We’re looking for a committed craft beer enthusiast that’s in it for the long haul in our craft community. This person is mechanically adept, understanding that nuts and bolts are more than just a snack, and they can handle a full keg of beer as if it were half a pint. Forklift experience is an asset but not required, though a sincere passion for craft beer and a positive attitude is a must.

To apply for this full time position with competitive wages with benefits, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@phillipsbeer.com with “Night Shift Production” in the subject line.