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$115,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr
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Overview
The Sr. Automation Technician will be the onsite contact for operational technology (OT) issues and maintenance at Bay Center Foods. This role will have a wide breadth of responsibility ranging from overseeing system support to OT device management. This individual will need to develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external vendors. The Sr. Automation Technician will report to the Maintenace Manager, while coordinating closely with the IT Operations and Enabling Systems Leads.
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $115,000.00 to $125,000.00. This pay scale takes into account a wide range of business factors and may change over time.
This role requires the flexibility to work extended hours, holidays, and weekends as needed.
About Bay Center Foods
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., Bay Center Foods, LLC is a state-of-the-art, highly automated and
technology-focused food production facility serving Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country. Bay Center Foods
plays an important role in Chick-fil-A's growth enabling innovation to improve team member, and ultimately, the
customer experience. Bay Center is a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities fall into three major categories:
INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
- Administer MES/Manufacturing systems
- Troubleshoot Controls hardware issues
- Coordinate Controls hardware maintenance/upgrades
- Provide demand and capacity planning for MES servers and storage
- Manage SLAs and contracts with Controls infrastructure vendors
- Ensure service integration with BCF applications
APPLICATION SUPPORT
- Manage the day-to-day operational and systems needs for MES applications
- Administer MES software (new user accounts, roles, configuration/setup)
- Manage new machine/device integration with MES systems
- Generate native MES reports (SSRS, PowerB)
- Address data and analytics needs for BCF
- Manage software patching with vendors (new releases, security)
AUTOMATION SUPPORT
- Troubleshoot complex OT equipment issues
- Understand and document unique automation aspects per equipment vendor (GEA, Hiperbaric, Shape, etc.)
- Monitor performance of Robot Cloud System for proactive error management
- Implement plant improvements and new product improvements
- Troubleshoot PLCs, replacements and backups (Rockwell Asset Centre)
- Support Production Devices (HMIs, Thin Clients, IIoT devices)
- Play SME for automation layer and training
- Manage architecture, integrations, security and standards for automation layer
- Provide and maintain technical details of automation layer
Minimum Qualifications
- Deep experience in Industrial hardware and MES
- Deep understanding of electrical safety requirements
- Familiarity with managing SLAs and contracts with vendors
- Skilled in data analytics (ML, AI) and generating custom reports across different systems
- In touch with industry 4.0 trends
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Technology (RCFA, 5S, JIT, etc.)
- Detail oriented and adept at troubleshooting system issues
- Familiarity with industrial robots
- Skilled at different aspects of managing automation support
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to value both relationships and results and to put others above themselves
- Strong aptitude to think critically, solve problems, and drive improvements in a professional and respectful manner
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Strong ability to negotiate and resolve conflict by navigating confrontational situations to ensure all parties are treated with honor, dignity, and respect
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree preferred (Computer Science, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical
Engineering or related Engineering Technology degree) or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Experience: 5+ years minimum relevant experience. 7+ years relevant experience preferred.
Minimum Years of Experience
5
Travel Requirements
15%
Required Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree
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Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
Bay Center, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Additionally, Bay Center will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring for applicants in Los Angeles, California. It is and has been the policy of Bay Center to ensure that all individuals are provided equal employment opportunities without regard to disability. Accordingly, Bay Center will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the physical and/or mental limitation(s) of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability - whether an applicant or a current employee - unless an undue hardship would result. If you believe you may require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability in connection with your application and/or the hiring process, please contact as soon as you realize this need.
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