Title: Automation Engineer

Supervisor: Engineering Manager

Shifts: 2nd and 3rd

We are a well-established and growing food manufacturing facility located in Haverhill, MA looking for talented Automation Engineers. The primary focus of these positions is automation support for new and existing manufacturing equipment to maintain 24x7 operational readiness. Scope includes both sustainable and new project-based efforts. Applicants must be highly motivated, self-managed, and have the ability to work independently as well as in performance driven team environments on multiple projects. This is an excellent career opportunity with the potential for growth.

Summary:

This position requires proficiency in working with automated electromechanical systems including electrical, electronics, pneumatics and mechanical systems, as well as a thorough understanding of related manufacturing processes. It also requires proficiency in diagnosing issues through the use of PLC machine-control software to better refine issues that arise and determine potential solutions. Being able to read, understand, and make applicable modifications to control system programs is a critical responsibility of this role. Potential candidates are expected to have an equal amount of hands-on experience as software experience – the former to assist maintenance technicians in solving issues, and the latter to help diagnose and provide direction to others.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in multiple cross-functional teams – between operations, engineering, maintenance, and quality groups – to identify and prioritize tasks that maximize value across the business
• Provide software lifecycle support for heavily automated manufacturing equipment. This includes review and diagnostics within existing codebases, modifications to enhance equipment operation, standardization across unit operations, new commissioning efforts and decommissioning efforts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation and software. This includes flow meters, pressure sensors, VFDs, RTDs, valves, pumps, control loops, etc.
• Work with other automation professionals to define an overall automation strategy and execute towards it
• Operate very much as a self-starter – identify, solve, and improve upon engineering challenges with minimal supervision
• Document designs in the form of specifications, drawings, and schematics
• Present ideas to the team on improving overall performance of equipment
• Perform other tasks and activities as needed

Qualifications/Skills:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of manufacturing automation experience
• Strong proficiency in PLC and HMI troubleshooting and design
• Solid understanding of object-oriented software design
• Strong math skills
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills
• Proficiency in electrical domains - 208- and 480-volt three phase, 120 VAC, and 24VDC
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics and be skilled in troubleshooting control systems during start-up, debugging and servicing
• Must possess good communication, customer service and conflict management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Preferred

• Master’s degree in engineering with focus/classwork in process control
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience
• 6+ years of manufacturing automation experience
• Strong ability to understand process control topics and physical processes
• Experience with overarching Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Experience in the following controls platforms

• For PLCs – the Allen Bradley Logix family of hardware and software
• For HMIs – the Allen Bradley FactoryTalk suite – specifically Site Edition and Machine Edition
• For SCADAs – Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform
• For networking protocols – Ethernet/IP

• Basic understanding of network design and application protocols
• Demonstrated experience designing, not just revising, software

THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED TO BE A SUMMARY ONLY AND IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, OR EFFORTS.

Cedar’s Foods is an Equal Opportunity employer

M/F/Veteran/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Haverhill, MA 01835: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Automation: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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