Automation Engineer - Lewisville, United States - Idahoan Foods

Idahoan Foods Lewisville, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

The primary responsibilities of the Automation Engineer include developing, managing, and maintaining the process control systems at all Idahoan Foods Production Facilities. The PCE will create company standards for process control systems and related equipment throughout the company. The PCE will work with the corporate engineering project managers to install control systems for new installations and will work with the plant management teams to troubleshoot and maintain existing control systems. The PCE will work in concert with corporate IT professionals to maintain control system standards set by the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Monitoring process network switches
Develop and maintain PLC, Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming standards for use at all Idahoan processing plants.
Install hardware into our facilities, includes following our structured cabling and documentation standards. Maintain process network architecture documentation.
Maintaining software licensing and support contracts for process controls software.
Implementing and utilization of application software (Rockwell Factory Talk products)
- FT Historian
- FT Vantage point
- FT Asset Center
- FT View SE
- Thin Manager
Data base management: SQL server
- FT Historian
Ensure that all plants remain synchronized with control system software updates and patches.
Report development for plant, corporate, and engineering utilizing historical process data.
Develop HMI graphical object and screen standards for use at all processing facilities.
Process control project support.
Have a working knowledge of instrumentation and calibration equipment.
Implement and maintain disaster recovery solutions for process control equipment.
PLC hardware/software maintenance as necessary.
On-call for process network issues, ability to troubleshoot network issues.
Perform hardware and software inventory, maintain licensing standards.
Communication with customers as required: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying them of impending changes or maintenance windows and outages.
Perform routine security administration. Maintain and develop our monitoring systems, tools, and procedures.
Take on some project work as assigned.
Direct, or participate in, system installations, equipment start-ups, commissioning, operation, and electrical maintenance.
Maintains and program the SCADA system and the control systems for optimal plant performance.
Assists the plant with process computer/electronics problems.
Develop equipment obsolescence planning.
Follows and enforces all GMP, safety, and plant rules.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Alignment with Core Values of the Company

Respect & Value Our People

Stay in Front of Challenge While Reducing Costs

Delight Our Customers

Food Quality & Safety

Qualifications/Required Skills

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering (B.S.) from four-year college or university. Master's degree is highly desirable, but not required.Five years or more of experience with PLC programming in food manufacturing using networked PLC's is preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read, comprehend, and compose instructions, correspondence, and memos. Exhibits effective speaking and written communication skills.Ability to conduct professional and compelling presentations and respond to questions from groups of equipment operators, managers, and senior executives within the Company. Effectively organizes and facilitates meetings.

Reasoning Ability: Possesses strong analytical, quantitative, communication, problem solving, and technical skills. Has the ability to creatively apply experience, common sense, and a strategic and economical business perspective to a variety of situations, processes, and people. Demonstrates the self-confidence and maturity to make decisions and solve problems with minimal direction. Organized and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

Interpersonal Skills: Team player, flexible and accepts changing assignments and accountabilities.

Work Environment

The work environment is a traditional office with approximately 10-15% travel involved. Individual must be capable of carrying up to 50 lbs. while traveling. Must be flexible to occasionally work overtime during the week, weekends, and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Automation Engineer

3 weeks ago

Automationtechies Idaho Falls, United States

Job Description · Job DescriptionOur client is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join their dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and optimizing process control systems for their production facilities. Your expertise will contribute to the cre ...
Automation Engineer

3 weeks ago

Gables Search Group Idaho Falls, United States

Our client is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join their dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and optimizing process control systems for their production facilities. Your expertise will contribute to the creation and maintenance of industry ...
Electrical or automation engineer

1 week ago

Nexus Technologies North Bonneville, United States

' Working at the Stadtwerke in North Bonneville At Stadtwerke North Bonneville GmbH, we are constantly evolving. And in order to grow, we are always in need of new, competent and dedicated employees. · Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making processes, attractive compensation, t ...
System Control Engineering Operator

5 days ago

Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States Full time

> Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a System Control Engineering Operator in our Hydrogen & Thermal Systems department. Our team works a 9x80schedule located out of our REC ESL facility with every other Friday off. Remote or Hybrid work opportunities may be available for thi ...
Maintenance Training Coordinator

3 days ago

Basic American Foods Rexburg, United States

Job Summary · This position is accountable for the training of timely installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of complex plant equipment and facilities that are instrumental in the efficient functioning of automated production lines and a manufacturing ...
Experienced Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago

Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Experienced Electrical Engineer · Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Experienced Electrical Engineer to work in our Electrical Controls and Structural Engineering department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off. · ...
OT Cybersecurity Researcher

3 weeks ago

Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a OT Cybersecurity Researcher to work in our Cyber R&D department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our UB facility with every other Friday off. · Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Researcher theorizes, organizes and partic ...
Director of Nuclear Safety and Regulatory Research Division

3 weeks ago

Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Director of Nuclear Safety and Regulatory Research Division to work in our Nuclear Science and Technology Directorate. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility with every other Friday off. You will report to the NS&T Ass ...
System Control Engineering Operator

2 days ago

Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Include: Take an active role in the design, construction, and operation of new experimental systems observing applicable codes and standards. Have responsibility to develop adequate documentation of system design, layout, and programming response. Ha Operator, Electronics Enginee ...
DevOps Software Engineer

2 weeks ago

Battelle Energy Alliance dba Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a DevOps Software Engineer to work in our Information Technology department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. Remote or Hybrid work opportunities may be available for this posit ...
DevOps Software Engineer

3 weeks ago

Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Job Description · Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a DevOps Software Engineer to work in our Information Technology department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. Remote or Hybrid work opportunities may be availa ...
System Control Engineering Operator

3 days ago

Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Job Description · Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a System Control Engineering Operator in our Hydrogen & Thermal Systems department. Our team works a 9x80schedule located out of our REC ESL facility with every other Friday off. Remote or Hybrid work opportunities may be avai ...
DevOps Software Engineer

4 weeks ago

INL Idaho Falls, United States

· Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a DevOps Software Engineer to work in our Information Technology department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. Remote or Hybrid work opportunities may be available for this po ...
System Control Engineering Operator

2 days ago

Battelle Energy Alliance dba Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a System Control Engineering Operator in our Hydrogen & Thermal Systems department. Our team works a 9x80schedule located out of our REC ESL facility with every other Friday off. Remote or Hybrid work opportunities may be available for this pos ...
System Control Engineering Operator

1 day ago

INL Idaho Falls, United States

· Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a System Control Engineering Operator in our Hydrogen & Thermal Systems department. Our team works a 9x80schedule located out of our REC ESL facility with every other Friday off. Remote or Hybrid work opportunities may be available for this ...
Database Engineer

3 weeks ago

Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Job Description · Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Database Engineer to work in our Information Technology department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls, Idaho facility with every other Friday off. Remote or Hybrid work opportunities may be availa ...
Mid-Level Electrical Engineer

3 weeks ago

Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Mid-Level Electrical Engineer · Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer to work in our Electrical Controls and Structural Engineering department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off. · The ...
Digital Engineering Infrastructure Architect

4 weeks ago

Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Job Description · Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Digital Engineering Infrastructure Architect to work in our Model-based Design department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. Remote or Hybrid work opportuniti ...
Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago

Idaho National Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States

Job Description · Idaho National Laboratory Engineering Process Design & Realization Department is seeking a candidate to enhance its systems design and integration capabilities to support INL's programs, including but not limited to Bioenergy and Advanced Materials & Manufacturi ...
Senior Manufacturing Engineer

2 weeks ago

Volm Companies Idaho Falls, United States

Job Description · Job Description · Job Title: · Senior Manufacturing Engineer · Reports to: · Plant Manufacturing Manager · Job Summary · The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will assess, monitor, and enhance manufacturing procedures, materials, and equipment by implementing t ...