Automation Engineer

Summary

The position will be responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of a world class controls Ethernet network. This position requires a motivated, customer focused individual with a wide array of programming and controls engineering skills. The individual also must be a highly effective troubleshooter as they will be the highest level of in‑house support. Further, this position will require people who are highly successful at working as part of a team.

It will be necessary for them to partner with internal and external resources to be successful.

• Develop, implement, and administer the plant controls Ethernet network.
• Engineer and implement in‑house, or work with a third party to produce reliable automation solutions to meet the needs of the business. Activities include but are not limited to Electrical panel design, Device selection, Flow Charts, Project Schedules, Scope of work, Cost estimates.
• Provide maintenance break/fix support for automation related issues.
• Serve as automation and controls subject matter expert on local project teams.
• Serve as a high‑level technical support resource for complex automation and electrical issues.
• Produce energy and production reports using Wonderware historian, ICIS energy management, and ICIS Plant Performance, etc.
• Administer and maintain all associated plant databases.
• Maintain all Automation related programs and documentation including PLC programs, HMI programs, electrical ladder diagrams, P&IDs, pin charts, sequence of operations, etc.
• Maintain all automation programming software for the facility such as Rockwell Software, Wonderware, ICIS, Ignition, Network Management, etc.
• Work with AEI Manager to produce best practices for the NY location and for the rest of Chobani.
• Assist with other plant or department members in developing and championing programs and projects as required.
• Work with IT to build a bridge from plant floor data to the ERP system.
• Continually seek out best practices and share with the organization.
• Share general knowledge within facility and organizational peer groups.

• 5+ yrs. working as automation engineer.
• Electrical Engineering degree and/or 10+ years of experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC system design/programming specifically focused on Allen Bradley PAC and PLC.
• Advanced knowledge of HMI systems focused on Rockwell Factory Talk View ME/SE, Ignition and Wonderware Intouch.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial historians focused primarily on Wonderware Historian.
• Ability to create and present reports using SEEQ, ICIS energy management, and ICIS Plant Performance.
• Advanced knowledge of Ethernet networks with a strong emphasis on Hirschman hardware and software such as Industrial HiVision.
• Advanced electrical control design capabilities.
• Broad knowledge of automation and electrical devices and equipment.
• Intermediate knowledge of personal computers and windows operating systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of working with virtual machines.
• Intermediate knowledge of MSSQL and Microsoft Access.
• Ability to connect to and interact with OPC interfaces.
• Ability to produce electrical diagrams, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, using AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio.
• Ability to effectively cooperate with personnel of different backgrounds and skill level.
• Ability to train and transfer knowledge to others.
• Strong ability to create and maintain relevant documentation.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks given time constraints and ensure tasks are executed completely.

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high‑quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose‑driven, people‑first, food‑and‑wellness‑focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America’s No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.

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