Senior Manufacturing & Automation Engineer - Smart Factory

Nordic Naturals

Vista (CA)

On-site

USD 124,000 - 136,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Nordic Naturals is seeking a Manufacturing and Automation Engineer in Vista, CA to advance automated systems across softgel, encapsulation, liquid filling, gummies, and bottling lines. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, equipment optimization, and capital project leadership to improve throughput and product quality.

The candidate will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Supply Chain teams to implement data-driven processes, establish SOPs, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
  • 7+ years hands-on experience with packaging and production line automation.
  • Experience with bottling lines, liquid filling, labelers, case packers.
  • Proficiency with PLCs and SCADA systems.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation, controls, and systems engineering across packaging operations.
  • Select, procure, FAT, install, and optimize equipment and systems.
  • Improve equipment reliability, product quality, throughput, and operator effectiveness.
  • Develop SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance checklists.
  • Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives and data-driven improvements.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI/SCADA
Robotics programming
Lean Six Sigma
OEE improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Automation/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000
Siemens TIA Portal
Schneider EcoStruxure
FactoryTalk View
Ignition

Job description

Nordic Naturals is seeking a Manufacturing and Automation Engineer in Vista, CA to advance automated systems across softgel, encapsulation, liquid filling, gummies, and bottling lines. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, equipment optimization, and capital project leadership to improve throughput and product quality.

The candidate will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Supply Chain teams to implement data-driven processes, establish SOPs, and

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