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Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. · 4 months ago

Corporate Automation Engineer

Lancaster, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is one of America’s largest dairy cooperatives, committed to delivering fresh, local dairy products. They are seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to analyze manufacturing processes, troubleshoot control systems, and provide recommendations for improvements in production efficiency.

Consumer GoodsDairyFood and BeverageManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Automating and upgrading plant manufacturing processes

Provide technical assistance in scaling up equipment and processes from prototype to pilot to full scale manufacturing

Read and Update Process Flow Diagrams (PFDS), P&IDs & UFDs

Prepare process datasheets for mechanical equipment and instruments

Document facility start-up and operating guidelines

Develop and maintain technical project timelines and provide updates and feedback to project leadership

Provide day to day plant automation support

Troubleshooting problems associated with manufacturing processes

Support systems documentation including electrical, and process & instrumentation diagrams

Assist with preparing standardized procedures for operating plants

Assist with support of MES/OEE and Data Historian systems

Conducting tests and monitoring the process performance throughout production

Staying abreast of the latest developments in process control engineering

Assist with training maintenance and supervisory personnel

Suggesting improvements in the current processes

Qualification

PLC programmingSCADA/HMI softwareAutoCADProcess designProduction processesData Historian softwareProject managementAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationTime managementWork ethic

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or related field of study

Strong analytical skills, basic understanding of project management fundamentals, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project)

Knowledge and understanding of production and manufacturing processes

Experience in AutoCAD software

Experience in PLC programming, Rockwell, Emerson/GE, Mitsubishi

Experience in SCADA/HMI software

Experience in using MES/OEE, Data Historian & Statistical Process software

Electrical and mechanical/process design experience

Ability to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations

Demonstrate excellent leadership skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Phenomenal communication and organizational skills

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Good analytical and mathematical skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Excellent interpersonal and time management skills

A hardworking and passionate individual with strong work ethics

Preferred

Dairy and/or food processing expertise, particularly in Mixing & Blending, HTST, CIP, Retort operations, automatic packaging, system and equipment mechanics, and sanitation and safety

5 years of experience working as a Process Design/Automation/Controls Engineer, or a similar role in an engineering department

Benefits

Participation in group health and/or dental insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Paid time away from work

Paid holidays

Company

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc.

A cooperative of about 260 family-owned farms, Upstate Niagara is a food and beverage company that has been producing award-winning, high-quality dairy products since 1971.

Founded in 1971

Lancaster, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://uncdairy.com

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