Senior Automation Engineer

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN Best Co is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts.

The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

The Senior Automation Engineer leads automation initiatives that improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), reduce downtime, support compliance, and modernize factory systems. The Senior Automation Engineer must possess extensive experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interface/supervisory control and data acquisition (HMI/SCADA) systems, industrial networks, process controls, batch systems, and automation project execution in a food manufacturing facility.

Estimated starting annual base salary is $ - $ per year less applicable with holdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances.

In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors. SCN Best Co offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions
• life insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• paid sick leave

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems, HMI/SCADA platforms, variable frequency drive (VFD) and servo systems, industrial instrumentation, batch control systems, robotic systems, and packaging automation systems.
• Support continuous manufacturing operations and rapid troubleshooting of production issues.
• Develop functional specifications, user requirement specifications, control narratives, and automation standards.
• Provide PLC and controls programming on typical platforms such as Rockwell, Allen-Bradley Control Logix, Compact Logix, and legacy systems such as the SLC 500 series.
• Provide programming and support of SCADA systems such as Factory Talk, Wonderware, Ignition, DeltaV, or other distributed control systems (DCSs).
• Provide manufacturing support of automated systems, including mixing and blending, clean-in-place/sterilization-in-place (CIP/SIP) systems, filling and packaging lines, conveying systems, vision inspection systems, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Manage compliance and validation of computerized systems, ensuring compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP requirements, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Support computerized system validation activities including installation, operational, and performance qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) protocols, risk…