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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. · 2 months ago

Sr Automation Controls Engineer

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$76K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

Keurig Dr Pepper is a leading beverage company in North America, known for its diverse portfolio of brands and strong distribution capabilities. The Sr Automation Controls Engineer will develop and implement automated control systems to enhance manufacturing efficiencies, safety, and product quality, while also supporting the maintenance and engineering teams.

CoffeeFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Design, develop, enhance and implement automated solutions that improve employee safety, product quality, manufacturing efficiencies, and reduce costs

Support the commissioning and optimization of both new and existing manufacturing equipment

Troubleshoot and repair existing manufacturing equipment

Design, implement and support automated system networks

Manage change control and system documentation

Ensure business continuity through industry standards and good engineering practices

Develop controls and automation skills and capabilities within the maintenance and engineering team. The goal is to enable the technicians to perform appropriate controls and electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting prior to calling the controls engineer

Develop/support and implement data acquisition and reporting systems to support testing and evaluation work in accordance company and site goals

Initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control automation centric projects

Manage and coordinate activity on capital and continuous improvement projects

Interface with and support manufacturing department heads and supervisors as needed to support automated systems and processes

Interface with and support other Keurig Dr Pepper Engineering Disciplines

Interface with and direct vendors and contractors

Preparation and administration of training for maintenance and operations personnel

Follows all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements as defined by Keurig Dr Pepper

Able to set priorities based on production needs

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Industrial AutomationPLC ProgrammingAllen-Bradley SystemsManufacturing Execution SystemsElectrical CircuitsRobotic Control SystemsVariable Speed DrivesLean ManufacturingVisual BasicComputer Networks

Required

BS in Engineering or equivalent experience

5+ years of Industrial Automation experience in a manufacturing environment

Extensive PLC programming experience is required. Prefer Allen-Bradley systems experience including, but not limited to, the Rockwell FactoryTalk suite of software, Logix platform, and proficient understanding of Allen-Bradley industrial networks

Working knowledge industrial communication protocol

Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems

Hands on electrical experience with control panels and electrical circuits

Good working knowledge of robotic control systems, preferably with FANUC

Good working knowledge of variable speed and servo drives, preferably Allen-Bradley

Possess a good understanding of computer and industrial networks

Ability to work hours outside of routine schedule as necessary

Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instructions

Ability to effectively perform in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Ability to follow Keurig Dr Pepper policies and procedures