Automation Engineer

Chobani•Twin Falls, ID

15d•$92,000 - $138,000

About The Position

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-centric individual with a wide array of programming and controls engineering skills. The individual also must be a highly effective trouble-shooter 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 4 years' experience developing automation systems for production processes.
5-7 years consumer packaged goods category management experience.
High level of proficiency in working directly with headquarters level customers.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong multi-functional exposure/experience.
Highly client-centric and skilled at building and maintaining solid relationships.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Highly organized when prioritizing multiple projects at once.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
Knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies.
Willingness to travel.

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 in order 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 guide 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, Ignition, Schneider, etc.
Work with the Automation and Controls Manager to produce best processes for the Twin Falls 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 processes and share with the organization
Share of general knowledge within facility and organizational peer groups