Automations and Controls Manager

RAUCH Fruchtsäfte; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Group Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Free Gym Membership

Canteen with high quality meals

Free Fresh Fruits every week

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Arizona is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to oversee electrical and automation functions. You will coordinate projects, maintain electrical systems, and support IT initiatives. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with ERP systems and PLCs. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive mechanical and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to apply standard plant engineering and mechanical techniques.
• Experience working with ERP systems and PLC (Siemens).
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate electrical and automation functions in the plant.
• Maintains a safe and secure work environment.
• Support IT department with project and repairs.
• Plans electrical and automation/PLC projects, schedules installations, and verifies code requirements.
• Maintains electrical systems and preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical experience

ERP systems

PLC (Siemens)

Confidentiality

Confidential data handling

Tools

ERP systems

Siemens PLC

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure work environment, including correcting unsafe acts/conditions, performing safety inspections and investigating accidents, as required
• Directs and coordinates the activities of the electrical and automation/plc function in the plant
• Meets electrical engineering financial objectives by forecasting electrical engineering requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
• Plans electrical and automation/plc projects by determining specifications, selecting contractors, establishing installation schedules, planning shut-downs and installations, integrating requirements with architectural and mechanical designs, verifying code requirements and updating cost estimates
• Maintains electrical systems by establishing and enforcing preventative and on-going maintenance
• Supports IT department with project and repairs
• Installs and maintains high-speed industrial process equipment for filling/production, lighting, control and PLC logic controls for all production process and control equipment
• Directs, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs electrical equipment, components, and facilities equipment
• Assist facilities manager with facilities related electrical troubleshooting and maintenance
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and corrects through programmable logic controls; ensures efficient equipment operation through proper line control programming and proactively suggest methods to improve line performance
• Maintains material and equipment supplies by regularly monitoring inventory levels, anticipating supply needs, placing and expediting electrical material orders and reviewing and approving invoices
• Initiates, reviews, masters and follows all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for area of responsibility
• Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence, promoting achievement of plant objectives
• Supports syrup room and blending operations, maintenance and electrical/automation maintenance
• Effectively responds to directions during emergencies by understanding emergency procedures, equipment and systems as necessary; Implements contingency plan to the level required
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste
• Working closely with Maintenance Trainer and HR to create development opportunities for staff members in combination with competence matrix, check in meetings, performance evaluations
• Ensures that employees are following company regulations and procedures and works on corrective actions with HR in case it’s not followed by employees

Qualifications and Benefits

• 10 years of progressive mechanical and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP systems and PLC (Siemens)
• Ability to apply standard plant engineering and mechanical techniques, procedures and criteria
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner
• Employer with track record of success for over 100 years
• Safe job in expanding company with high US growth rate
• Flat hierarchies as well as a culture of trust
• Structured on-boarding and recognition of your talents
• Professional and on-the-job training plus experienced team
• Equal career opportunities in a leading beverage company
• Performance-oriented and competitive salary
• 401(k) Plan
• Group Health Benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time off
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee of the Month
• Social Events
• Free Gym Membership
• Free Fresh Fruits every week
• Canteen with high quality meals and healthy food options
• RAUCH is exclusive producer of Red Bull. Come to work and you can drink as much as you want
• Modern production facilities and offices with high quality equipment and air-conditioned production halls
• Plenty of covered and uncovered parking spaces, motorcycle spaces and charging stations on site
• Multi-shift working time options (e.g. only night shifts; 4 days work, 4 days off)

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Works in a manufacturing environment
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to: talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, grasp, pick, lift, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift and /or move 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operate production machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach
• This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices