Freshpet - Bethlehem, PA
posted 6 days ago
About the position
Freshpet is a family of pet-loving humans guided by a simple mission: to positively impact pets, people and the planet shared by all. Freshpet employees work hard as a team and get rewarded generously for their dedication and effort. From real career growth, mentorship, stock ownership and competitive pay and benefits for employees and their families - and their fur families, too! - Freshpet aims to make work a rewarding, fun and inspiring part of life. Plus, there are so many ways to contribute at Freshpet. Whether it's finance, manufacturing, HR, marketing, engineering, innovation or other functions, the company is rapidly growing and always seeking motivated and passionate people to join the Freshpet family. Come join Freshpet's mission to bring the power of real, fresh food to pets.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new technologies and determine the impact of process changes or new processes on product quality and productivity.
- Supervise and manage contractors and external engineering resources.
- Coordinate all projects and operations schedules to implement changes with minimal impact on plant operations.
- Support safety initiatives and a behavioral based safety observation program.
- Implement cost saving, safety, and efficiency improvement projects in a GMP production environment.
- Manage multiple projects in a highly collaborative and communicative environment.
- Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Quality and Engineering personnel to incorporate new equipment, capabilities, and controls into plant operations while minimizing production interruptions.
- Ensure uniformity of component specifications, system design, and documentation.
- Incorporate principles of sanitary design and standardization into manufacturing equipment to assure high levels of product purity, food safety, and reliability.
- Ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance with NEC, GMP, SQF and other codes and standards.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience leading Automation projects.
- Must be a self-starter with a high-level of integrity and honesty.
- Must be able to coordinate with other departments and vendors effectively.
- Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Remote IO, PowerFlex Drives, E300/200 Electronic Overloads, Panelview Plus, PanelView 5000, Thin Client, Stratix switches, and generic field IO Devices.
- Proficiency with Rockwell Software and communication: Studio5K, FTView, Ethernet/IP, AssetCentre, Historian, ThinManager etc.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD - Autodesk software.
- Electrical knowledge (National Electrical Code) and control system design to meet NEC and NFPA requirements.
- Good understanding of motor controls circuits.
- Hands-on experience calibrating/setting up industrial instrumentation, flowmeters, level sensors and others.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures & electrical diagrams.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency to resolve issues and to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to multi-task with accuracy.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- HS Diploma Required. AS or BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Basic and optional life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability protection
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Generous PTO plan
