Senior Automation Engineer - Plant Controls & PLC Expert

Chobani; Town of New Berlin (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a seasoned controls engineer to develop, implement, and administer the plant's Ethernet controls network. The role requires a motivated, client-focused professional with strong programming and automation skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

You will lead projects with internal and external teams, maintain PLC/HMI programs, electrical drawings, and related documentation, and mentor technicians. Knowledge of Rockwell, Wonderware, ICIS is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electrical, controls, and automation experience or a bachelor's degree in a technical field with 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven history of programming project management.
• Expertise in crafting and implementing complex automation solutions.
• Mentor and train technicians effectively.
• Advanced knowledge PLC and HMI programming, showcasing ability to craft, program, and optimize control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer the plant controls Ethernet network.
• Engineer and implement reliable automation solutions with internal or third-party partners.
• Provide maintenance break/fix support for automation issues.
• Serve as automation and controls authority on local project teams.
• Produce energy and production reports using relevant systems.

Skills

Electrical experience

Controls engineering

Automation programming

Project management

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Rockwell Software

Wonderware

ICIS

ICIS Plant Performance

Job description

Chobani is seeking a seasoned controls engineer to develop, implement, and administer the plant's Ethernet controls network. The role requires a motivated, client-focused professional with strong programming and automation skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

You will lead projects with internal and external teams, maintain PLC/HMI programs, electrical drawings, and related documentation, and mentor technicians. Knowledge of Rockwell, Wonderware, ICIS is highly valued.