Simplot Company · 2 months ago
Automation Engineer - Moses Lake, WA (Columbia Basin Facility)
Moses Lake, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expThe J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. The Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining all process Instrumentation and controls throughout the facility to ensure safe operating practices and provides technical direction and guidance to the instrumentation technicians.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Assesses and aligns with key stakeholders the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment solutions
Leads/guides teams in establishing the appropriate designs, engineering and execution processes
Responsible for leading the communication of project updates to senior management and key stakeholders
Responsible for preparing and gaining alignment on engineering proposals, feasibility studies and vendor/construction packages
Oversees preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment throughout the facility
Maintains Company standards for quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs: Works within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others
Ensures proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all processing equipment and tools
May assist Engineering and others in developing plans for instrumentation, automation systems for capital and other projects
Assists with design and layout of automation systems
Troubleshoots and makes minor and major repairs of equipment, including automation systems, In order to prevent or minimize equipment and machine downtime, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university
5+ years related experience and/or training
Food processing background being an asset
Thorough knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and Control Systems
Well-developed computer skills
Ability to read and understand PIDs, schematics, and technical manuals
Ability to communicate verbally in a professional manner
Willing and able to work nights and weekends as needed
Preferred
Knowledge of DeltaV, Foundation Field Bus, ASi Bus, and DeviceNet, FactoryTalk and other Rockwell Automation products
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid Family Building Leave
Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
10 Paid Holidays
Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
Education Assistance
Company
Simplot Company
Founded in 1929, the Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China.
10001+ employees
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