Automation Engineer - Food & Beverage Manufacturing

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

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.