Chobani · 19 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Twin Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $196K/yr
4+ years expChobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people. In this role, the Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and administering the plant controls Ethernet network while providing high-level technical support for automation and electrical issues.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and administer the plant controls Ethernet network
Engineer and implement in-house, or work with a third party to produce reliable automation solutions to meet the needs of the business. Activities include but are not limited to Electrical panel design, Device selection, Flow Charts, Project Schedules, Scope of work, Cost estimates
Provide maintenance break/fix support for automation related issues
Serve as automation and controls authority on local project teams
Serve as a high-level technical support resource for complex automation and electrical issues
Produce energy and production reports using Wonderware historian, ICIS energy management, and ICIS Plant Performance, etc
Administer and maintain all associated plant databases
Maintain all automation-related programs and documentation including PLC programs, HMI programs, electrical drawings, P&IDs, pin charts, functional analyses, sequence of operations, etc
Maintain all automation programming software for the facility such as Rockwell Software, Wonderware, ICIS, Network Management, etc
Work with the Automation and Controls Manager to produce best practices for the Twin Falls location and for the rest of Chobani
Assist with other plant or department members in developing and championing programs and projects as required
Work with IT to build a bridge from plant floor data to the ERP system
Continually seek out best practices and share with the organization
Share of general knowledge within facility and organizational peer groups
Take a leadership role in contributing to and completing more complex automation tasks, collaborating seamlessly with experienced team members
Take a lead position in plant investigations, driving exploration and in-depth understanding of advanced automation technologies
Lead Automation Capital Projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and completion within defined timelines and budgets
Take on a meaningful role in the design and implementation of advanced automation improvements, providing mentorship to junior team members
Qualification
Required
6+ years of electrical, controls, and automation experience or a bachelor's degree in a technical field coupled with 4+ years of relevant work experience
Proven history of programming project management
Overall high-performance evaluation
Expertise in crafting and implementing complex automation solutions
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Mentor and train technicians effectively
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
Advanced knowledge PLC and HMI programming, showcasing the ability to craft, program, and optimize control systems for maximum efficiency and performance
Strong and proven leadership skills
Strong cross-functional exposure / experience
Highly client-centric and can build and maintain strong relationships
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
Balance multiple priorities at once
Proficient with reporting systems such as Retail Link, IRI and AC Nielsen
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies
In-depth knowledge and practical experience in SQL database design, implementation, and optimization
Willingness to travel
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
Wellness reimbursement
On-site gym access (certain locations)
Monthly wellness newsletter
120 hours of paid time off
11 holidays
Paid volunteer time off
Company
Chobani
Chobani is a food company that produces and markets Greek yogurt crafted from natural ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.55BKey Investors
TPG
2025-10-16Private Equity· $650M
2024-10-15Debt Financing· $650M
2024-01-11Debt Financing· $500M
Leadership Team
Hamdi Ulukaya
Founder and CEO
David Arena
Senior Vice President - Supply Chain Transformation and Enterprise Data Analytics
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-11-23
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