Automation Engineer

Ya Ya Foods USA LLC; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

YaYAFoods is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Ogden, UT team. You will support automation controls across operations and process equipment, contributing to design, programming, testing and commissioning activities.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs (Rockwell), automation software, and electrical schematics, along with strong communication skills and a focus on safety and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Control Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in food/beverage manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource in automation controls for operations, building automation and process equipment.
• Assist in automation system design, specification, programming, simulation and testing; support start‑up testing.
• Perform Failure Investigations and implement corrective actions for automation issues.
• Review panel design, BOMs, and wiring schematics; ensure compliance with safety and GMP rules.
• Develop/update engineering documents (URS, FS, HDS, SDS).
• Manage small to medium automation projects with contractors and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Automation controls

PLC programming

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering

Tools

Ignition software

Studio 5000

RSLogix5000

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Automation Engineer

FULL TIME Ogden, UT, US

Salary Range: $50,800.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

About YaYAFoods:

YaYAFoods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years of experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low-acid and high-acid beverages and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business that prides itself in its proventrack recordof satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectationsoninnovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com.

A career at YaYAFOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, notjust havea job.
• Workin a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals.
• Become part of a teamwork-focused culture.
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path.

Reports to:Processing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource in the disciplines of automation controls for operations, building automation and process equipment.
• Knowledge of Ignition software, Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC, studio 5000,Rs Logix5000, I/O signal exchange
• Assist in automation and controls systemsdesign, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up testing.
• Conduct Failure Investigations and implement solutions (corrective and preventive actions) to solve automation-related issues
• Assist in review of panel design and layout, bill of materials, and wiring schematic.
• Develop and update of Engineering documentation including URS (User Requirements Specification), FS (Functional Specification), HDS (Hardware Design Specification and SDS (Software Design Specification).
• Able to update Engineering Drawings, such as Electrical Diagrams, Ethernet Architecture, P&ID, etc.
• Write-up of Commissioning and Qualification protocols and reports.
• Develop and execute test plans to challenge the equipment functionality and summarize test results in report.
• Able to manage small to medium automation engineering projects consisting of various contractors and consultants with little direction in cross-functional teams to implement change and improve on existing processes.
• Assure thatall theproject elements are compliant with applicable safety, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Compliance with all rules & policiesregardinghealth safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, butisnot limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned

Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, or related fields-required
• Minimum2+ years of hands-on experience working within food/beverage manufacturing an asset with strong knowledge if implementing, troubleshooting automation equipment including robotics and controls programming
• Strongproficiencyusing Microsoft Excel at an expert level
• Must havea verystrongwritten and verbal communication skills with exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail