Automation Engineer - Plant Controls & Data Integration

Chobani; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Chobani in Twin Falls, Idaho seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to develop, implement and manage the plant's controls Ethernet network. You will design electrical panels, select devices, create schedules, and partner with IT to connect floor data to the ERP system.

The role requires strong problem-solving, leadership and teamwork in a fast-paced food production environment. Responsibilities include high-level technical support, maintaining PLC/HMI programs, and keeping plant databases and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years' experience developing automation systems for production
• 5-7 years consumer packaged goods category management experience
• High level of proficiency working with headquarters level customers
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong multi-functional exposure/experience
• Highly client-centric and skilled at building and maintaining solid relationships
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Highly organized when prioritizing multiple projects at once
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills
• Knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies
• Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer the plant controls Ethernet network
• Engineer and implement in-house, or work with a third party to produce reliable automation solutions to meet business needs, including electrical panel design, device selection, flow charts, project schedules, scope of work, cost estimates
• Provide maintenance break/fix support for automation related issues
• Serve as automation and controls guide on local project teams
• Serve as a high level technical support resource for complex automation and electrical issues
• Produce energy and production reports using Wonderware historian, ICIS energy management, and ICIS Plant Performance
• Administer and maintain all associated plant databases
• Maintain all automation programs and documentation including PLC/HMI programs, electrical drawings, P&IDs, pin charts, sequences of operations
• Maintain all automation programming software for the facility such as Rockwell Software, Wonderware, ICIS, Network Management, Ignition, Schneider
• Work with the Automation and Controls Manager to produce best processes for the Twin Falls location and for the rest of Chobani
• Assist with other plant or department members in developing and championing programs and projects as required
• Work with IT to bridge plant floor data to the ERP system
• Continually seek out best processes and share with the organization
• Share general knowledge within facility and organizational peer groups

Skills

Leadership

Client-centric

Communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

MS Office

Relationship building

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent automation experience

Tools

Wonderware Historian

ICIS Energy Management

ICIS Plant Performance

Rockwell Software

Wonderware

ICIS

Ignition

Schneider

Job description

Chobani in Twin Falls, Idaho seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to develop, implement and manage the plant's controls Ethernet network. You will design electrical panels, select devices, create schedules, and partner with IT to connect floor data to the ERP system.

The role requires strong problem-solving, leadership and teamwork in a fast-paced food production environment. Responsibilities include high-level technical support, maintaining PLC/HMI programs, and keeping plant databases and