LARGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN CINCINNATI OH IS LOOKING FOR AN AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER.
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE OUT OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY OR CPG INDUSTRY.
SALARY RANGE: $80K-$98K SALARY 10% TARGET BONUS
RELOCATION IS OFFERED AS WELL FOR RELOCATION CANDIDATES
Job Description: The Automation Engineer will be responsible for implementing improvements to automated processes and equipment requested by operations and supporting capital projects from the design phase to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and document changes for improvement and consistency of automated processes and equipment, including change management, vendor support for electrical and programming upgrades, and Wonderware/HMI ownership.
- Address losses (raw material, product, rejects) and develop operating cost savings.
- Design systems, conduct cost value analysis, create equipment design specifications, and supervise/manage outside consulting engineering firms and contractors involved in optimization projects.
- Adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Travel as required.less than 10 percent
Physical Requirements:
- Pass a pre-employment physical exam.
- Use of a respirator and passing the associated fit test may be required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, sometimes repeatedly.
- Regular walking and standing for long periods (up to 11 hours a day) on various surfaces.
- Crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing, and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day.
Working Conditions:
- Frequent exposure to loud and constant noise.
- Work in non-environmentally conditioned spaces, leading to extreme hot and cold conditions.
- Operate in a complex environment with high situational awareness.
- Work overtime as needed, including 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays.
- Tolerate summer/winter temperature conditions and hot and cold room environments.
- Promote a team-oriented and “Safety First” environment.
Experience and Skills Required:
- Packaging/Utilities specific knowledge and experience is highly desired.
- 10+ years combined experience in project engineering and plant engineering in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
- Comprehensive understanding and optimization of PLC controls (Allen Bradley highly preferred).
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience with operating and maintenance employee training procedures.
- Experience with Employee Engagement and High-Performance Workplace environments.
