Automation Specialist

Automation Specialist Role at Starbucks

We are seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to join our team at Starbucks. As an Automation Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting Engineering with updates, changes, and testing of new modifications, contributing to new equipment implementations and projects, and performing periodic maintenance of automation control systems and hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Engineering with updates, changes, and testing of new modifications.
• Contribute to new equipment implementations and projects.
• Perform periodic maintenance of automation control systems and hardware.
• Perform troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation issues for the sites packaging and processing equipment, transfer system, ancillary facility equipment, and building automation systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstrate and understand safety as a core value and follow the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same.
• Understand and follow established safety guidelines, consistently comply with all safety procedures (e.g., PPE, Lock Out Tag Out).
• Support food safety, legality, and quality programs.
• Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications, and quality procedures. Monitor and document quality measures using analytical tools.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in similar industry (3 Years)
• PLC Programming specific to Rockwell Automation software suite (3 Years)
• Electrical troubleshooting (3 Years)
• General industrial maintenance and electrical systems (3 Years)
• Interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings including original equipment manuals (1 Year)
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes including NEC 70 and NFPA 70E (1 Year)
• High school diploma/GED, US military service, trade school, technical college
• Proficiency with one or more SCADA/HMI development software suites.
• Understanding of the use and interpretation of various test instruments in conjunction with properly interpreting schematics and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with industrial automation programming including but not limited to: PLC ladder logic modification, troubleshooting, and one or more Rockwell PLC programming languages.
• Knowledgeable with Rockwell Automation products such as PLC's, VFD's, Servo's, and field instrumentation devices.
• Proficiency with common process control instruments such as motor drives, valves, relays and measurement transducers for pressure, temperature, and flow as well as other sensor devices required.
• Knowledgeable with industrial networking theory and hardware used to connect control system components and instrumentation including a wide variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Control Net, Device Net, Ethernet I/P, ASI, Modbus, etc.).
• Familiar with physical and virtual server architecture.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic math skills.

Benefits:

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.

Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.

Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.

Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.

You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.

Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.

This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us