Alphia is a leading manufacturer of pet food – extruded (dry kibble) and baked (treats). Alphia has 7 plants across the United States. The available position in Woodland, Washington, is located 30 minutes North of Portland Oregon. The area is in the heart of snow skiing, hiking and other outdoor recreational activities while being near a major cities. JOB PURPOSE: Automation Tech is responsible for designing and implementing manufacturing technology to automate production processes for pet food manufacturing plants through all phases of project development and execution. Projects include integration of PLC’s, control and instrumentation automation, robotics and design of manufacturing equipment. Works under the direction of the Senior Manager, Systems Integrations & Operational Technology. This is a hands-on position with extensive interaction with Engineering, Production and Maintenance.