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Evolution Fresh · 1 day ago

Automation Specialist

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$34.50/hr - $41.25/hr

3+ years exp

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, including Evolution Fresh. The Automation Specialist role involves assisting with process improvements for production software and equipment, maintaining automation systems, and contributing to continuous improvement projects.

Food & Beverages

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Assists Engineering with updates, changes and testing of new modifications

Contributes to new equipment implementations and projects

Performs periodic maintenance of automation control systems and hardware

Performs troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation issues for the site packaging and process equipment, transfer system, ancillary facility equipment and building automation systems

Contributes to continuous improvement projects

Demonstrates and understands safety as a core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same

Understands and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out)

Supports food safety, legality, and quality programs

Maintains product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools

Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Evolution Fresh Mission & Values

Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Qualification

Automation ExperienceSCADA/HMI DevelopmentPLC ProgrammingElectrical TroubleshootingIndustrial AutomationIndustrial NetworkingFood Safety KnowledgeBasic Math SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Automation Experience (2 years)

High school diploma/GED, US military service or equivalent

Proficiency with one or more SCADA/HMI development software suites

Understanding of the use and interpretation of various test instruments in conjunction with properly interpreting schematics and technical drawings

Proficiency with industrial automation programming including but not limited to: PLC ladder logic modification, troubleshooting, and one or more Rockwell PLC programming languages

Knowledgeable with Rockwell Automation products such as PLC's, VFD's, Servo's, and field instrumentation devices

Proficiency with common process control instruments such as motor drives, valves, relays and measurement transducers for pressure, temperature, and flow as well as other sensor devices required

Knowledgeable with industrial networking theory and hardware used to connect control system components and instrumentation including a wide variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Control Net, Device Net, Ethernet I/P, ASI, Modbus, etc.)

Familiar with physical and virtual server architecture

Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies and procedures

Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision

Ability to work with a diverse team environment

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Years of experience in specific field or utilizing designated skills (minimum needed to be qualified): Relevant experience in similar industry (3 Years)

PLC Programming specific to Rockwell Automation software suite (3 Years)

Electrical troubleshooting (3 Years)

General industrial maintenance and electrical systems (3 Years)

Interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings including original equipment manuals (1 Year)

Knowledge of applicable electrical codes including NEC 70 and NFPA 70E (1 Year)

Preferred

Associates degree or direct relevant experience in any of the following fields / areas: Industrial Controls, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, Computer Science, Network Architecture or Infrastructure

Technical leadership, with the ability to coach and mentor team partners

Familiarity with the food and beverage operations

Knowledgeable with AC/DC theory, Ohm's Law, transformers, power supplies and troubleshooting

Familiarity with ANSI/ISA S88 standards

Knowledgeable with networked, manufacturing printers

Familiarity with the development and ongoing maintenance of SCADA systems including User Interface Systems/ HMI's, including but not limited to, the following applications: WonderWare In-Touch, Archestra, RS Logix, and Ignition Suite

Knowledgeable with the modification and maintenance of database applications including, but not limited to, SQL Server

Familiarity with the basic troubleshooting of industrial robotics programing such as ABB robotics

Familiar with the modification and maintenance of electrical documentation using AutoCAD, including panel, equipment, and process and instrumentation drawings (PID)

Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF