Automationtechies · 11 hours ago
Automation Lead
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $130K/yrAutomationtechies is seeking an Automation Lead to join their team in Portland, OR. This role involves leading electrical, controls, and automation operations within a manufacturing environment, focusing on operational excellence across various metrics such as safety, quality, and employee engagement.
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Hiring Manager
Kiersten Pennington
Responsibilities
Build and strengthen technical capability within the electrical and controls team
Develop and expand PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DCS (Foxboro) knowledge across maintenance personnel
Develop, implement, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical, instrumentation, and control systems
Ensure electrical and control documentation is accurate, current, and accessible
Maintain a high level of personal technical expertise in plant electrical and control systems
Develop and execute maintenance and inspection plans to ensure the reliability, sustainability, and security of electrical distribution systems
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations, including OSHA standards
Ensure all installations and modifications follow safe design principles, proper protection systems, procedures, and training requirements
Partner with site safety leadership on matters related to electrical safety, power distribution, energy conservation, and regulatory compliance
Provide hands-on technical support to maintenance teams during assigned shifts and on an on-call basis for off-shift support
Support electrical and controls work performed by electricians and external contractors
Coordinate cross-functionally to resolve electrical and automation issues impacting production
Support and promote maintenance redesign initiatives to extend equipment life and improve system reliability
Partner with Engineering to support the development and implementation of capital projects and productivity improvements
Establish strong governance processes to review, control, and improve operational performance
Drive a continuous improvement culture with a zero-loss mindset focused on technology, capability, and operating systems
Support annual manufacturing operational plans aligned to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Engagement goals
Coach leaders and teams to ensure alignment around priorities, performance metrics, and operational targets
Lead and develop talent by attracting, retaining, and building technical and leadership capabilities across the manufacturing organization
Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to achieve operational objectives
Qualification
Required
Strong manufacturing leadership experience within the CPG or food industry
Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma tools
Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix software
Working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and client/server architectures
Experience with industrial power systems, control circuits, and instrumentation
Experience with industrial communication networks including Fieldbus, Ethernet, and ControlNet
Hands-on experience with AC and DC drives (Allen-Bradley and Toshiba)
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-demand manufacturing environment
Proven ability to work effectively with vendors, operators, team leads, and skilled trades
Prior technical supervision experience required
Bilingual English/Spanish required
Must be willing and able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift based on operational needs
On-call support required as necessary to support plant operations
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronic, Electrical, or Electronic preferred)
Maintenance background strongly preferred
Electrical license preferred
Company
Automationtechies
automationtechies is a technical recruiting and staffing firm that focuses on all automation-related positions.
Founded in 2000
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Alan Carty
President & CEO / Automation Recruiter (Headhunter)
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