Automation Engineer II

Summary

Ken’s Foods is a family‑owned business that takes pride in its roots. Ken’s Foods, Inc. was incorporated in 1958 and currently operates plants in Marlborough, Massachusetts;
McDonough, Georgia;
Las Vegas, Nevada; and Lebanon, Indiana. With over 1,000 employees nationwide, the company offers a warm company culture and the tools needed for career success.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing equipment controls systems, manufacturing systems automation, industrial electrical maintenance, and design, and human‑machine interfaces.
• Design and support industrial communications networks under the direction of senior corporate engineers and integrators.
• Provide expertise in Rockwell RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, Studio;
  Rockwell RS View, Factory Talk Studio;
  Inductive Automation Ignition;
  Rockwell Power Flex Variable Frequency Drives;
  Rockwell Point IO and Flex IO systems; and industrial electrical panels and wiring.
• Apply knowledge of industrial flow meters, temperature probes, level sensors, photoeyes, and solenoid valves; work with Wonderware InTouch, InBatch; use Microsoft SQL, AutoCAD; operate VMWare Workstation Player and vSphere; write and maintain programs in C++, Visual Basic, Java, Python, etc.; and configure Cisco networking hardware and Fanuc robotic applications.
• Travel to all facilities to assist with project work, start‑ups, troubleshooting, training, and support.
• Collaborate with site Control Technicians and local operations teams to foster strong relationships, evolve system architecture, and maximize manufacturing efficiencies and output.
• Interact with plant personnel—both hourly and salaried—demonstrating excellent people‑management skills and a customer‑focused approach.
• Support local operations with electrical and automation system support and create clear written instructions for the local maintenance department.
• Commit to a culture of safety, ensuring that management and frontline supervisors maintain a safe work environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience with industrial control systems.

• Good understanding of industrial automation programming concepts.
• Strong understanding of electrical concepts and theories.
• Understanding of computer WAN and LAN networks.
• Ability to work and manage time independently.
• Ability to quickly learn about new software, hardware, and automation equipment and effectively implement it.

The salary for this position is determined by a combination of experience, skills, and education level. The compensation range is $90k – 110k annually.

Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre‑employment assessment.