Senior Automation Engineer

ConAgra Foods•Archbold, OH

9h•$81,000 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Automation Engineer develops and executes Automation/Electrical/Instrumentation (AEI) projects to achieve the site’s key performance goals. Provides AEI technical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving support to the site. Develops and maintains AEI work priority lists in conjunction with all supporting areas. Ensures compliance with current electrical safety rules and regulations across the site. YOUR IMPACT: · Provides daily automation support to Operations and Facilities Teams · Executes automation-related projects · Create and implement training program to aid in the development of the AEI workforce · Align site IT and OT infrastructure, programming, equipment, etc. with current company standards. · Participates in Production Cell Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings · Active member of site Early Management (EM) or Preventative Maintenance (PM) Pillar Team. · Supports AEI Equipment Obsolescence Plan in partnership with EM Pillar Team. · Enforces site safety, environmental, and GMP rules and regulations · Ensures that work is accomplished in a safe and efficient manner · Ensures completeness and quality of work · Communicates effectively and efficiently in all aspects of daily work · Ability to flex work hours, including to provide off-hours support as needed

Requirements

5-8 years of previous PLC and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) programming experience required
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in a related technical field desired (Engineering, Electronics, Programming, etc.)
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals both inside and outside of organization
Ability to speak effectively before outside groups or employees of organization
Ability to apply engineering principles to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment manuals
Knowledge of electronic and electrical principals
Knowledge of electronic components such as HMIs, Servo Controllers, VFDs, sensors, process instrumentation, etc.
Must be proficient in usage of standard computer programs for daily tasks

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA, USDA, PSM, etc.) desired
Prior manufacturing/process engineering experience desired

Responsibilities

Provides daily automation support to Operations and Facilities Teams
Executes automation-related projects
Create and implement training program to aid in the development of the AEI workforce
Align site IT and OT infrastructure, programming, equipment, etc. with current company standards.
Participates in Production Cell Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings
Active member of site Early Management (EM) or Preventative Maintenance (PM) Pillar Team.
Supports AEI Equipment Obsolescence Plan in partnership with EM Pillar Team.
Enforces site safety, environmental, and GMP rules and regulations
Ensures that work is accomplished in a safe and efficient manner
Ensures completeness and quality of work
Communicates effectively and efficiently in all aspects of daily work
Ability to flex work hours, including to provide off-hours support as needed

Benefits

Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: G reat pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: P aid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

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