Automation Engineer - Moses Lake, WA; Columbia Basin Facility

Overview

The Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining all process instrumentation and controls throughout the facility to ensure safe operating practices. The Automation Engineer provides technical direction and guidance to the instrumentation technicians. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the equipment throughout the plant and have the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.

Candidates must be willing and able to work nights and weekends as needed.

Moses Lake, WA, US

GF Plant - Moses Lake

• Assesses and aligns with key stakeholders the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment solutions.
• Leads/guides teams in establishing the appropriate designs, engineering and execution processes.
• Communicates project updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Prepares and gains alignment on engineering proposals, feasibility studies and vendor/construction packages.
• Oversees preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment throughout the facility.
• Maintains company standards for quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs; works within safety rules and regulations to avoid injury.
• Ensures proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all processing equipment and tools.
• May assist Engineering and others in developing plans for instrumentation and automation systems for capital and other projects.
• Assists with design and layout of automation systems.
• Troubleshoots and makes repairs of equipment, including automation systems.

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a 4-year college or university.
• 5+ years related experience and/or training.
• Food processing background is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and Control Systems.
• Preference for knowledge of Delta
  
  V, Foundation Field Bus, ASi Bus, Device Net, Factory Talk and other Rockwell Automation products.
• Well-developed computer skills; ability to read and understand PIDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong verbal communication skills in a professional manner.

• Must be able to read and understand PIDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Must be able to communicate verbally in a professional manner.

Wage range: $105,000 - $135,000 plus annual incentive plan eligibility.

Location:

Moses Lake, WA.

Travel required:

Less than 10%.

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off - up to 160 hours in year 1
• 10 paid holidays
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Education assistance

Benefits details available at

The J.R. Simplot Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or other protected status.

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