Aseptic Automation Engineer

This position will be responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of a world class control systems and equipment automation. This position requires a motivated, customer focused individual with a wide array of programming and controls engineering skills. The individual also must be a highly effective troubleshooter as they will be the highest level of in-house support. Further, this position will require people who are highly successful at working as part of a team. It will be necessary for them to partner with internal and external resources to be successful.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the plant control systems and equipment automation
• Engineer and implement in-house, or work with a third party to produce reliable automation solutions in order to meet the needs of the business. Activities include but are not limited to: Electrical panel design, Device selection, Flow Charts, Project Schedules, Scope of work, Cost estimates.
• Provide maintenance troubleshooting for automation related issues.
• Serve as automation and controls subject matter expert on local project teams.
• Serve as a high level technical support resource for complex automation and electrical issues.
• Administer and maintain associated plant databases.
• Maintain all Automation related programs and documentation including PLC programs, HMI programs, electrical ladder diagrams, P&IDs, pin charts, sequence of operations, etc.
• Maintain all automation programming software for the facility such as Rockwell Software, Siemens SIMATIC Step 7, Wonderware, ICIS, Network Management, Ignition, etc.
• Work with AEI Manager to produce best practices for the Twin Falls location and for the rest of Chobani.
• Assist with other plant or department members in developing and championing programs and projects as required
• Work with IT to build a bridge from plant floor data to the ERP system.
• Continually seek out best practices and share with the organization.
• Share of general knowledge within facility and organizational peer groups.

Requirements

The requirements of this position include:

• 5 yrs. working as automation engineer.
• Experience in high speed packaging, rotary fillers and blow molders a plus
• Electrical Engineering degree and/or 10 years of experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC system design/programming specifically focused on Allen Bradley, and Siemens.
• Advanced knowledge of HMI systems focused on Rockwell Factory Talk View ME/SE, SIMATIC and Wonderware Intouch.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial historians focused primarily on Wonderware Historian.
• Ability to create and present reports using Wonderware historian, ICIS energy management, and ICIS Plant Performance.
• Advanced knowledge of Ethernet networks, Profibus and ASi communication.
• Advanced electrical control design capabilities.
• Broad knowledge of automation and electrical devices and equipment.
• Intermediate knowledge of personal computers and windows operating systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of working with virtual machines.
• Ability to produce electrical diagrams, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, using Autocad and Microsoft Visio.
• Ability to effectively cooperate with personnel of different backgrounds and skill level
• Ability to train and transfer knowledge to others
• Strong ability to create and maintain relevant documentation.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks given time constraints and ensure tasks are executed completely