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As an Automation Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical support and advanced problem-solving skills for control systems and production process equipment at the Northlake, TX, plant, a manufacturer of quality coffee. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement and modifications of automation machinery and production processes across the facility, ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and general facility safety standards. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to: Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to the design, installation, and operation of control systems and semi-automated production processing and packaging equipment. This includes mechanical system troubleshooting to maximize line uptime and interfacing with Allen-Bradley PLCs for diagnostics and issue resolution. Modify existing automation systems and design, estimate, and commission new automation control systems. Investigate and troubleshoot process problems while initiating and contributing to continuous improvement and quality enhancement initiatives. Troubleshoot applications involving electrical/electronic instrumentation, data acquisition, Modbus, LAN, Ethernet protocols, and PLC programming. Collaborate with Operations to address design and operational concerns, ensuring optimal control functionality within process systems. Designing and maintaining SCADA/MES software using industry platforms (Ignition and PanelView). Developing Python scripts for automation tasks and custom functionality and work within Ignition's Python scripting environment to create tailored production solutions. Assess and interpret equipment conditions, providing recommendations for repairs and identifying root causes of issues. Lead and manage turnkey projects from initiation to completion, including developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives.
