Job Description

Job Overview

The Automation Engineer is responsible designing, developing and implementing automated systems, tools and process to streamline and optimize various task and operations within the facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough testing of automated systems
• Ability to write code
• Configure robotic systems
• Create test automation frameworks and identify and resolved issues that arise during testing phase
• Analyze existing processes and workflows to identify areas that can benefit from automation
• Implement automation solutions to streamline operators and reduce manual intervention
• Work closely with cross functional teams to integrate automation
• Create comprehensive documentation for automated solutions, including design specifications, user manuals and troubleshooting guides
• Monitor the performance of automated systems, perform regular maintenance and provide support to address any issues that may arise
• Utilize data analytics to assess the effective of automated processes
• Assist in training of other employees
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager
• The pay for this position is $77,800.00-113,200.00. All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and/or commensurate experience.
• 5 years of related experience and/or training or more.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Rockwell PLC hardware and software (ControlLogix, CompactLogix RSLogix).
• Ability to write PLC programs and make necessary changes.
• Ability to lead/organize multiple projects and resources.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, trouble shoot and problem solve.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 3 years of food manufacturing experience or more
• PLC programming, Wonderware MES, InTouch development, RSLogix

Working Conditions

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