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Chick-fil-A Supply · 1 day ago

Controls and Automation (PAC) Engineering Manager

Erlanger, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

Chick-fil-A Supply is a food production and distribution services network focused on serving the needs of Chick-fil-A restaurants. They are seeking a Power Automation and Controls (PAC) Engineering Manager who will be responsible for leading a team in managing automation equipment and driving continuous improvement in a distribution warehouse environment.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTranslation ServiceWarehousing

Responsibilities

Responsible for uptime, continuous improvement, troubleshooting, leading and training operators on all automation equipment within the Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Warehouse

Work in a start-up environment with all types of trades, standing up sophisticated Material Handling Automation Equipment and transition to Site Engineering to manage equipment

Lead a team of technical individuals; lead loss elimination and performance improvement activities around the automation; build technical capability and competency in the team

Build capability within the operations organization around the fundamental skill sets needed to support the equipment

Lead technical team daily direction setting meetings

Manage and own electrical safety program for the site; manage and own functional safety program for the site; be the site's electrical safety officer; and support daily Operations

Manage and coordinate controls hardware upgrades, obsolescence, and failures

Manage the day-to-day operations and systems needs for all automation equipment

Responsible for all PLC, Drive, Decentralized IO module, etc. troubleshooting

Comfortable with developing code for PLC application in ladder logic, function block or structured text

Comfortable with troubleshooting and developing visualization screens (HMI’s, Thin Clients, etc.) in FTView Studio, Aveva, etc

Capable of developing a Root Cause Analysis and drive work in systematic and structured form

Capable of interfacing with Warehouse Management Systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems

Basic to intermediate understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing Practices

Capable of using AutoCAD Electrical to maintain and make updates to electrical schematics

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI developmentMotion control applicationsElectrical safety managementRoot Cause AnalysisLean Manufacturing PracticesAutoCAD ElectricalIndustrial Controls experienceElectrical systems troubleshootingRobotics knowledgeAnalytical skillsTeam leadershipCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Strong technical background to help troubleshoot and eliminate tough problems, as well as implement innovative solutions

Managing and updating key OT equipment in the form of bugs, firmware updates, outages etc

Manage and coordinate controls hardware upgrades, obsolesce, and failures

Manage the day-to-day operations and systems needs for all automation equipment

Managing a team of technical individuals and warehouse team members that will be operating and maintaining the automation systems and equipment

Responsible for all PLC, Drive, Decentralized IO module, etc. troubleshooting

Comfortable with developing code for PLC application in ladder logic, function block or structured text

Comfortable with troubleshooting and develop visualization screens (HMI's, Thin Clients, etc.) in FTView Studio, Aveva, etc

Capable of developing a Root Cause Analysis and drive work in systematic and structured form

Capable of interfacing with Warehouse Management Systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems

Basic to intermediate understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing Practices

Capable of using AutoCAD Electrical to maintain and make updates to electrical schematics

Understanding of Power Systems both in application and theory

Previous experience working in environment where he/she has been exposed to environments leading up to 1000 VAC and understands the fundamental requirements to operate safely in those environments

7+ years of experience Industrial Controls and Power Systems

7+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems troubleshooting and maintenance support

5+ years of experience in an Automated Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment

2+ years of experience in managing technical individuals and/or engineers

4+ years of experience with project leadership of large capital projects

Demonstrated experience of Power Automation & Controls tools in an Industrial, Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment

Capable of learning in a dynamic, complex environment

Capable of troubleshooting and eliminating losses by analyzing source code and improving through a structured change management process

Strong leadership, business problem definition, and priority setting skills

Aptitude for communicating insights and collaborating across teams/organizations

Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs

Experience in dealing with multiple issues and decision-making involving contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc

Excellent business communication and presentation skills

Ability to effectively coordinate between several vendors, partners, OEM's and consulting teams

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills

Intermediate skill with programming in ladder logic, function block and structure text in Rockwell Platforms

Intermediate skill in developing HMI screens in both FTView Machine Edition and Site Edition platforms, as well as in Aveva

Intermediate skill in motion control applications integrating servo drive systems, configuring servo drives, configuring motion profiles, tuning motion applications, and sizing/implementation servo applications

Basic skill with process controls applications Opera or PlantPAX design applications, PID tuning and applications, instrumentation calibration and setup (Flow Meters, Scales, Control Valves, Pressure Transducers, Radar, etc.)

Programming knowledge and experience desired, i.e., Python, LabVIEW, Java, C#, MATLAB, etc

Basic knowledge of machine safety practices, and capable of executing a risk assessment

Basic knowledge of national codes not limited to NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, ISO, OSHA, UL508A, and IEEE

Intermediate to Expert Understanding of circuit design, derating, and hardware integration

Understanding of both single phase and 3 phase electrical circuits

Ability to troubleshoot power failures for both single and three phase circuits; not limited to ground faults, short circuits, open circuits, etc

Capable of interpreting and analyzing single line diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment electrical prints

Machine and/or Process Control experience

Capable of working with different classes of sensors, drives, servos, motors, and controllers in an industrial setting

Ability to learn Robotics and Industrial Vision to eliminate losses on the floor

9+ years of experience Industrial Controls and Power Systems

9+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems troubleshooting and maintenance support

9+ years of experience in an Automated Manufacturing or Distribution environment

4+ years of experience managing technical individuals and engineers

7+ years of experience with project leadership of large capital projects

Demonstrated experience of Power Automation & Controls tools in an Industrial, Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment

Advanced skill with programming in ladder logic, function block and structure text in Rockwell Platforms

Advanced skill in developing HMI screens in both FTView Machine Edition and Site Edition platforms

Capable of managing managed switches and enforcing OT Network best practices

Advanced skill in motion control applications integrating servo drive systems, configuring servo drives, configuring motion profiles, tuning motion applications, and sizing/implementation servo applications

Intermediate skill with process controls applications Opera or PlantPAX design applications, PID tuning and applications, instrumentation calibration and setup (Flow Meters, Scales, Control Valves, Pressure Transducers, Radar, etc.)

Intermediate knowledge of machine safety practices, and capable of executing a risk assessment

Intermediate knowledge of national codes not limited to NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, ISO, OSHA, UL508A, and IEEE

Strong Operational and Technical experience in Industrial, Manufacturing and/or Distribution environments

Intermediate to Advanced experience with robotic controllers and 3D vision systems

Experience driving integrations between Industrial systems and third-party stakeholders

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (Preference is Electrical)

3.0 or Higher

Preferred

Industrial Controls or Robotics a plus

Benefits

$22,000 worth of Benefits per year!

Food and Drinks Provided Free meals, snacks and drinks as part of your workday!

Generous Paid Time Off

PTO Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first year with immediate access to (40) hours upon hire

Wellness (16) hours per year

Holidays (7) days per year and (1) floating holiday

Health Insurance Options A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families

Retirement 401k with 5% match for eligible employees

$45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!

Additional Benefits To help you thrive in all areas of life including emotional, social, physical, financial and spiritual.