Automation Specialist (3rd shift)

Givaudan•Mount Olive, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Givaudan is looking for a 3rd Shift Automation and Process Specialist to join their team in Mount Olive, NJ. This role involves providing operational and technical support for manufacturing software systems and hardware, including preventative maintenance and optimization of automated systems and process controls. The position also requires supporting capital and continuous improvement projects through data analysis and reporting, maintaining the automation network infrastructure, and recommending/implementing operational process improvements. Additionally, the role involves training operators on equipment operation and troubleshooting, and staying updated on technological advancements. This is a hands-on position that requires on-call availability and interaction with various personnel and vendors.

Requirements

College degree with technical background in Computer or Software Programming.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
1+ years of experience in fragrance/flavor industry or similar manufacturing operations.
Electrical and Mechanical knowledge.
Knowledge of SAP BI and Tableau.
Familiarity with MS SQL, Windows Server.
Experience with any Visual Studio programming software.
Experience with Oracle, Batchmetrics, QNX, and RF Technology.
Skills in PLC/HMI programming.
Familiar with SAP Manufacturing, Distribution, QC and Engineering/Maintenance Modules.

Responsibilities

Provide operational and technical support of manufacturing software systems and hardware used in Mt Olive.
Perform preventative maintenance and optimize automated manufacturing systems and process controls, including robotics, barcode systems, MWS, CMS, PLC, HMI, DCS, and locally developed applications or programs.
Troubleshoot, fix, and repair automation systems and controls.
Use data analytic skills to support Capital and Continuous Improvement projects through data acquisition, data analysis, and creation of automated reports from multiple systems.
Maintain automation network infrastructure.
Work with the IM&T team to develop PM program schedules and organize repairs, replacements, updates, and upgrades to prevent machine or system downtime.
Initiate short-term fixes and long-term improvements.
Perform robot dispensing and packing process accuracy and speed optimizations.
Recommend and implement operational process improvements using Lean and Value-driven Maintenance Methodologies.
Lead or help implement new systems and equipment.
Perform testing, training, and maintain documents and procedures.
Train operators on proper operation, setup, maintenance, calibration, and 1st level troubleshooting of multiple equipment and systems.
Be available for on-call duties on a staggered basis.
Communicate and interact with other personnel at different levels of the organization and with vendors.
Keep up to date on the latest advances in technology.