Automation Engineer

About the role

We are currently seeking an Automation Engineer for developing functional specifications for capital projects, implementing PLC programs, integration, and commissioning at the manufacturing sites in the US.

This position is responsible for setting standards for equipment, software, and instrumentation for each of the facilities, training and supporting the onsite instrumentation technicians.

Responsibilities

Willwork with key system integrators on the deployment of automation solutions, includingEmerson’s RX3i, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Cimplicity, Ignition, and Wonderware SCADA systems, Will assist theengineering team to create and present automated solutions.

Challenge is tointegrate and maintain world class automated solutions while managing theintegrator relationships and meeting the business needs, both efficiently andon budget.

Safety & Environmental Performance

Lead the safety effort by personal example.

Support all facilities compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents

Support 0 contractor accidents during major construction or anytime maintenance contractors are on site.

Identify high-risk safety / productivity issues and help remedy them.

Adhere to SOPs and other work procedures as required to assure safe efficient and operable facilities

Work Requirements

• Develop functional specifications leading to programming PLC logic for capital projects and process changes and improvements across all facilities.
• Supervise and support the Installation and programming of temperature, level, pressure, and flow instruments for capital projects.
• Work with IT team to protect our control systems from external influence.
• Create and manage revision control for all the companies control systems and associated programs.
• Design control panels : design and implement controls upgrades.
• Install and troubleshoot motor controls, VFDs, and Soft-Starts.
• Audit, update and maintain all documentation for the automation systems within the facilities creating panel P&IDs and ladder logic diagrams, etc.
• Map all control systems and clearly document current state and future strategies.
• Execute work in a safe and expedient manner according to the following priorities :
• Execution of capital and maintenance projects and manage automation integrators.
• Emergency corrective maintenance either on site or remotely to support on site Instrument technicians
• Audit preventive / predictive maintenance
• Provide practical solutions to operations / controls / IT problems.
• Assist IT integrate with OT infrastructure.
• Scope, estimate and execute all automation capital / maintenance projects along with maintenance manager / project managers / operations, etc.
• Train other employees considering their needs and company needs.
• Oversee the work by contractors as required on site to assure safe and quality performance.
• Look for opportunities to help work get done safer, faster and more cost effective.
• Specifying new technologies and run trials to prove effectiveness.
• Assist in the planning and direction of strategic improvements to keep plant process controls up to date using current best practice and latest technologies.
• Develop and maintain the site calibration system for all sites to meet all current standards

Cost Control

• Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing wastage in pursuit of your work.
• Support goal of minimum part sparing consistent with US Operations goals and local vendor support services.
• Work to support cost reduction and improved efficiencies in all departments.

In return AAK offers :

Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire

Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Free Life and Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans

Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more

Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities

Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives forservice and peer to peer recognition

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume.

We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care.

Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities.

Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.

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