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fairlife, LLC

Automation Engineer

fairlife, LLC, Coopersville, Michigan, United States, 49404

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fairlife, LLC . fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio includes:

fairlife ultra-filtered milk ;

Core Power

High Protein Shakes;

fairlife nutrition plan

nutrition shake. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry-leading innovation. For more information, visit fairlife.com. Job purpose:

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the reliability of plant control systems. They will support and execute automation projects focused on improving processes and equipment reliability. The Automation Engineer will also provide expertise and support to equipment subject matter experts, maintenance, and industrial controls technicians.

Responsibilities

Develop, troubleshoot, improve, and maintain automation systems (update schematics, functional descriptions, PLC programs, SCADAs, etc.)

Responsible for integration of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives, and process controls

Responsible for the standardization of control systems and control logic designs

Train end users on the operations of newly installed or modified process control systems

Manage and execute automation improvement projects

Provide technical support on control system reliability issues

Mentor and train Industrial Control Technicians

Other duties/tasks may be assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum of 5 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Expert utilizing Studio 5000, including advanced instructions (message routing, add on instructions, etc)

Experience programming SCADA Systems (FactoryTalk SE/ME and Ignition)

Experience with a variety of industrial networking protocols (Modbus, I/O Link, AS-i, etc…)

Ability to update electrical prints

Experience with SQL databases preferred

Expert troubleshooting and root cause analysis of control system failures

Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities

Positive and engaged with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Consumer Packaged Goods experience preferred, including working knowledge of processing and packaging systems

Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

Working conditions and physical requirements

Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Reaching/bending as necessary to service equipment

Exposure to industrial hazards (plant utility systems)

Any other physical requirements

Food safety requirements

Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety

Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas

Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company

Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system

Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system

Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected

In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required

Job specifics

Location: Coopersville, MI

Reports to: Engineering and Reliability Manager, Processing

Travel requirements: 10%

Exempt/nonexempt: exempt

Compensation

Base pay range: $90,000 - $130,000 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered

Equal Opportunity fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors. fairlife will provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation, please email careers@fairlife.com.

Recruitment agencies At fairlife, we manage most of our hiring internally. We work only occasionally with external agencies and only those on our pre-approved vendor list. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees.

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