Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

In this exciting role you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of an outstanding controls Ethernet network. This position requires a motivated, client-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.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Provide maintenance break/fix support for automation related issues
• Serve as automation and controls authority 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 drawings, P&IDs, pin charts, functional analyses, sequence of operations, etc.
• Maintain all automation programming software for the facility such as Rockwell Software, Wonderware, ICIS, Network Management, etc.
• Work with the Automation and Controls Manager to produce best practices
• 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 of general knowledge within facility and organizational peer groups
• Take a leadership role in contributing to and completing more complex automation tasks, collaborating seamlessly with experienced team members
• Take a lead position in plant investigations, driving exploration and in-depth understanding of advanced automation technologies
• Lead Automation Capital Projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and completion within defined timelines and budgets
• Take on a meaningful role in the design and implementation of advanced automation improvements, providing mentorship to junior team members

Requirements:

• 6+ years of electrical, controls, and automation experience or a bachelor's degree in a technical field coupled with 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Proven history of programming project management
• Overall high-performance evaluation
• Expertise in crafting and implementing complex automation solutions
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Mentor and train technicians effectively
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Advanced knowledge PLC and HMI programming, showcasing the ability to craft, program, and optimize control systems for maximum efficiency and performance
• Strong and proven leadership skills
• Strong cross-functional exposure / experience
• Highly client-centric and can build and maintain strong relationships
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
• Balance multiple priorities at once
• Proficient with reporting systems such as Retail Link, IRI and AC Nielsen
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience in SQL database design, implementation, and optimization
• Willingness to travel

About Us:

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…