AAK · 10 hours ago
Automation Engineer
Richmond, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $241K/yr
10+ years expAAK is the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, dedicated to making better products for various industries. The Automation Engineer will develop functional specifications, implement PLC programs, and ensure operational success of automation solutions at the manufacturing sites.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager the Automation Engineer works cross functionally with operations, maintenance, and IT the Automation Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and operational success of the automation portfolio within the AAK site
Will work with key system integrators on the deployment of automation solutions, including Emerson’s RX3i, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Cimplicity, Ignition, and Wonderware SCADA systems, Will assist the engineering team to create and present automated solutions
Challenge is to integrate and maintain world class automated solutions while managing the integrator relationships and meeting the business needs, both efficiently and on budget
Lead the safety effort by personal example
Support the facility by complying with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents
Support 0 contractor accidents during major construction or anytime maintenance contractors are on site
Identify high-risk safety/ productivity issues and help remedy them
Adhere to SOPs and other work procedures as required to assure safe efficient and operable facility
Develop functional specifications leading to programming PLC logic for capital projects and process changes and improvements across the facility
Supervise and support the Installation and programming of temperature, level, pressure, and flow instruments for capital projects
Work with IT team to protect our control systems form external influence
Create and manage revision control for all the companies control systems and associated programs
Design control panels: design and implement controls upgrades
Install and troubleshoot motor controls, VFDs, and Soft-Starts
Audit, update and maintain all documentation for the automation systems within the facilities creating panel P&IDs and ladder logic diagrams, etc
Map all control systems and clearly document current state and future strategies
Execute work in a safe and expedient manner according to the following priorities:
Execution of capital and maintenance projects and manage automation integrators
Emergency corrective maintenance either on site or remotely to support on site Instrument technicians
Audit preventive/ predictive maintenance
Provide practical solutions to operations/ controls / IT problems
Assist IT integrate with OT infrastructure
Scope, estimate and execute all automation capital / maintenance projects along with maintenance manager/ project managers/ operations, etc
Train other employees considering their needs and company needs
Oversee the work by contractors as required on site to assure safe and quality performance
Look for opportunities to help work get done safer, faster and more cost effective
Participate in company activities such as Safety Committee, Audit committees, employee task forces, etc
Specifying new technologies and run trials to prove effectiveness
Assist in the planning and direction of strategic improvements to keep plant process controls up to date using current best practice and latest technologies
Develop and maintain the site calibration system for all sites to meet all current standards
Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing wastage in pursuit of your work
Support goal of minimum part sparing consistent with US Operations goals and local vendor support services
Work to support cost reduction and improved efficiencies in all departments
Qualification
Required
Engineering degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering and equivalent experience accepted
Such experience would be equal to at least 10 years in similar role, Automation project management, equipment specification and cost control experience
3 years min. experience in Emerson and AB PLCs, Cimplicity, Ignition, and Wonderware
Proficient in MS office suite & AutoCAD
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition
Company
AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
AAK has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Naren Mansharamani
Chief Financial Officer & Secretary to Board (Food Industry)
Samantha Pennello
HR Business Partner
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