Automation Technician

Controls & Automation Engineer | Food Manufacturing

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Audrey Newsham
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Salary: $30 - $39 per hour

A bit about us:

We are a premier food solutions provider working side-by-side with the world's leading food service and retail food brands. We specialize in concept-to-table solutions, partnering closely with customers to bring innovative, high-quality products to consumers everywhere. We foster an entrepreneurial culture where diverse ideas are celebrated, collaboration is at the core of everything we do, and every team member has the opportunity to grow to their full potential.

Why join us?

Competitive Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience (DOE) + eligibility for annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
401(k) with Matching Company Contributions
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & additional voluntary coverages for you and your family
Generous PTO:
Sick, vacation, holidays, and other paid time-off programs
Educational Assistance with opportunities for professional development
Collaborative Work Environment:
Join a team that values entrepreneurial thinking, cross-functional partnership, and delivering unparalleled solutions to customers
Stable, Global Company:
Be part of a century-old organization with a world-class customer base and continued growth

Job Details

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Participate in all phases of automation and controls projects - from planning through completion - including input on design specifications, schedule management, scope, cost, quality oversight, and site start-up support
Develop, recommend, and implement organization-wide technical standards and guidelines for hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA systems, power distribution, and OT network architecture
Provide technical support to plant and engineering departments during automation and controls integration initiatives
Develop and deliver training programs to educate plant maintenance and technical teams on automation fundamentals and controls systems troubleshooting
Read and interpret schematics, electrical diagrams, and equipment manuals
Execute job order assignments accurately and maintain thorough job order records and required documentation
Perform and manage preventative maintenance (PM) schedules as assigned
Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to other maintenance employees
Ensure departmental compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and proper PPE usage at all times
Uphold and enforce all safety policies, standards, regulations, and procedures through active education and training
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Needed:

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in controls systems integration or automation engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs (Control Logix, Compact Logix, PLC5, SLC
500) and Factory Talk Suite
Hands-on experience with Panel View / Panel View Plus HMIs
Solid understanding of industrial communication networks including Ether Net/IP, Device Net, DH+, and standard Ethernet
Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems and clearly communicate technical solutions to cross-functional teams
Familiarity with automation and controls industry standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working within a food manufacturing or similarly regulated environment (GMP knowledge a plus)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for more than 4 hours; comfortable working in environments with noise, temperature variation, and moving equipment

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