What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation Engineer position at CareersInFood.com?
WTI has been providing quality, functional food ingredients since 1987, leading the way for our industry. Our ingredients enhance food safety and preservation, extend shelf-life and reduce food waste, prolong freshness, brighten flavor, and increase yield in meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, soups, sauces, dips, dressings, and pet food. Our core values of Willing Attitude, Teamwork, Integrity, Impeccable Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement have driven our company’s growth for over three decades.
Reporting to our Vice President of Operations, this person will be responsible for managing our existing manufacturing controls systems and leading efforts to drive further improvement in our processes.
Specific Responsibilities (the standard ones):
- Prioritize safety for our products and our people
- Manage and improve SCADA for the facility
- Manage and improve PLC code for equipment and controls processes as needed
- Support Manufacturing and Maintenance teams with Automation controls issues as needed
- Support Engineering and Manufacturing during new equipment commissioning
- Own commissioning of ancillary controls products and vision systems
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and other relevant specifications
- Collaborate to ensure Automation and other relevant projects are completed on time and within budget
- Work in a way that embodies WTI’s core values – Willing Attitude, Teamwork, Integrity, Impeccable Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement
- Ad hoc assignments as needed to support the business
We are looking for someone –
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
- Manufacturing experience – ideally in the food industry
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in a fast paced, rapid response culture
- Advanced programming SCADA with Ignition (other platforms also considered)
- Advanced PLC programming, HMI configuration and setup, MSE management, etc.
- Advanced with Allen Bradley, Rockwell and Siemens equipment
- Preferred proficiency with Deacom or other ERP systems
And who
- Knows that there is no improvement without safety
- Holds themselves to the highest quality standards
- Works best as part of a high-performance team
- Takes pride in their work and in their organization
WTI is located in Jefferson, Georgia, near the University of Georgia – Athens. Targeting $110K to $130K with 10% bonus. We offer a competitive salary including a performance bonus. Benefits include medical, Dental, Vision and other selective insurances. We also offer a 401k with a company match. If you believe that this will be an ideal position for your career, please send your resume. A person, not a BOT, will read what you send and respond.
