Tasteful Selections, LLC
Automation Engineer (Engineering)
As an Automation Engineer, you will join an engineering team that consists of automation, control, electrical, mechanical, and reliability engineering disciplines. You will be responsible for the design, build, improvement, and maintenance of state-of-the-art control systems, industrial processes, and robotic applications. The direction of the engineering department is to continuously improve processes and systems while achieving a world-class level that brings added benefit to the organization. We strive to push the envelope of capability and to deploy cutting-edge technology throughout the organization. You will be accountable for meeting daily and weekly engineering goals, while also meeting quality, accuracy, and safety objectives. Evenings, weekends, and holidays are required as needed.
Company Description
Tasteful Selections, LLC, located in Arvin, California, is the World leader in specialty potatoes whose mission is to delight the consumer with great tasting, easy to prepare, inspirational potato products. A joint venture between RPE, Inc., CSS Farms, Inc., and Plover River Farms, Inc., Tasteful Selections is a vertically integrated farming operation that grows, packs, and markets baby potatoes, fingerlings, and seed potatoes. Please visit www.TastefulSelections.com for more information.
Relationships
The Automation Engineer will report directly to the Engineering Manager and will work closely with the engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Able to lead and manage projects, process improvement initiatives, and day to day operations related to plant automation.
• Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to commission and troubleshoot state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and robotic applications.
• Hands-on industrial process support (60% of workload).
o Food and Beverage material handling processes including but not limited to: scales, baggers, checkweighers, fillers, optical sorters, palletizers, case erectors, conveyors, sensors, ac induction motors, servo motors, electrical control, electronic devices, etc.
• Technical support of industrial automation (40% of workload):
o PLC - Allen Bradley, Point IO, Omron, Schneider Electric, Siemens
o HMI – Ignition, FactoryTalk
o Programming - Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Python
o Robotics – FANUC Delta, FANUC LR Mate
o Automation Network – Stratix switches (managed), VMs, VLAN routing, Ethernet, DeviceNet
o Database – SQL Server, PI System
o VFD – PowerFlex, Danfoss
• Update one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and P&ID diagrams.
• Create BOMs, I/O lists, functional descriptions, scope of work, document deliverables and technical specifications, and RFPs.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, proficient knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ISA, NEMA and IEC standards and regulations.
• Perform root cause analysis, able to analyze and problem solve.
• Can prioritize work load effectively to support company needs.
• Uphold quality standards.
• Adhere to attendance policy, punctual.
• Promote company values and world-class culture.
• Can work safely at heights and crawl space.
• Capable of working in a team environment, open to training, positive attitude with high expectations of oneself; result oriented with a sense of urgency and demonstrating excellent communications within team and cross-functional departments.
• Self-motivated, proactive and creative.
• Actively trains and mentors others.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation or related focus.
• 5+ years of Automation Engineering experience.
• 2+ applicable certifications (Rockwell Automation, FANUC, NFPA, UL etc.).
• Experience with Rockwell Automation products.
• Trained and mentored team members in a previous role.
• Ability to comprehend, read, write, and communicate proficiently in English.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Engineering related field.
• Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Food and Beverage background.
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills. Tasteful Selections has a complete benefits package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, company matched 401(k) and bonuses.
Tasteful Selections is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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