Automation Engineer

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I. Job Summary:

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• This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining systems that automate various aspects of the dairy industry equipment and process, including creation, optimization, and maintaining.

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• The Automation Engineer will work closely with Maintenance team to identify opportunities for automation and implement solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness, along with control work improvements improving current processes.

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Responsibilities:

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• Develop and maintain automated systems for optimization, and keeping all automation ladder logic control systems for daily running and CIP (cleaning in place) systems.

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• Design and implement new improvements by use of technical control work / systems.

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• Work with maintenance manager and Director of Operations to understand their business needs and translate the needs into technical solutions.

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• Monitor and analyze performance to identify areas for improvement and automation.

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• Stay up-to-date on the latest automation and platform features.

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• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automated systems.

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• Maintenance calls needing help with control issues.

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• Developing a small group of automation engineers into an independent team of various shifts.

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• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of automated systems.

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Requirements:n

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Required Skills and Experience:

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• Strong programming skills

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• Experience with control systems, PLCs, software used for various control systems tied to machinery and machine learning CIP systems already in place.

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field work in the business for multiple years performing automation control work.

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. Skills and Experience:

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• Experience with Semens, Allen Bradley, and Automation Direct controls.

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• Experience with above testing and optimization strategies.

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• Explain new processes you have implemented related control work.