Controls/Automation

SUMMARY:

The Controls/Automation Engineer will be directly responsible for increasing productivity and availability of company equipment through Process/Automation Improvements and Continuous improvement initiatives, as well as be responsible for promoting the professional competence of the Engineering & Maintenance team through daily activities, training, and support. As well as identifying gaps within the Engineering & Maintenance department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in Equipment hardware, software, and processes.
• Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to install, monitor, test, and service equipment and systems.
• Develop technical/engineering data and procedures for Preventive Maintenance Systems, technical manuals, trouble-shooting procedures, drawing updates, operating procedures, and improvements.
• Direct on-site interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other tasks as needed.
• Comply with documentation standards, maintenance plans, and system specifications per SQF requirements.
• Provide technical info and evaluation for spare components needed for equipment, and systems consistent with existing/or successor components.
• Second tier supports contact for maintenance technicians regarding machine issues and is considered the “go to” person for emergency breakdowns as needed.
• Coaches’ maintenance technician staff through daily activities regarding machine issues and processes
• Follows all Company Safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with established production processes per SQF requirements.
• Supports Maintaining and improving of Production Equipment so the line can produce quality product within the allotted cycle time.
• Maintain proper housekeeping at the job site during and at completion of tasks according to SQF Requirements.
• Participate in supplier training for new and existing systems and equipment.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts by identification and reduction of inefficiencies within the Engineering & Maintenance Department as well as supports production continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in new equipment installation and acceptance phases.

• Assist with development of required efficient engineering and maintenance procedures.
• Communicates daily any special needs to the Maintenance Manager.
• Records repairs and adjustments in repair tracking software.
• Support in training maintenance technicians, operators, and team leaders in the operation of the lines along with other identified training.
• Maintain training records as necessary to document training.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Supports Maintenance Manager with all matters.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or related engineering field
• Experience working with a team preferred

Computer and Technology Skills:

Knowledgeable Microsoft office applications preferred.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. German language speaking skills is another advantage.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Allergen Awareness

Products produced in this facility may contain the following allergens: Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Gluten.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc. and any of its employees. The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc. with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc. is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc. may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.