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Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Controls & Automation Engineer in Aberdeen, Washington
A Day in the Life... We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and passionate Controls and Automation Engineer to join our food manufacturing facility located in Markham, WA. Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, the position provides leadership and overall direction to ensure employee success and production attainment. Primary Duties Provides project engineering support to all process areas of the plant facilities Assists in identifying, evaluating, and selecting the Packaging Automation hardware and software necessary to meet current and future manufacturing requirements Assists in managing the controls and automation interface, testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for all packaging and processing equipment Determines the effectiveness and maintainability of new automation systems and manages the automation change process for existing equipment Supports and promotes food safety and quality program indicatives within the plant environment Knowledge, Skills and Education Bachelor's with 2-4 years' experience Ability and skills to troubleshoot and maintain Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, MicroLogix and ControlLogix hardware Perform Allen-Bradley PLC programming implementing RSLogix5, RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000 software or equivalent. Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O and DeviceNet communication networks Experience with GE Proficy, iFix, SCADA system programming. Read electrical schematics, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD's) Perform PID Loop tuning and implement instrument calibration procedures. General knowledge of the National Electrical Code What We Are Looking For: Education: No Minimum Education Specified Work Experience: At least 3 Years of Experience Annual Salary: $76,800 - $105,500 The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long- term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being. Benefits: Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs Health, Dental and Vision insurance Health savings account Flexible spending account Life and accident insurance Employee assistance program Telehealth services Fertility benefits Transgender benefits 1:1 health coaching and more 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses Flexible scheduling options Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment) Sick accrual of one hour for every 40 hours worked Holiday pay for 12 holidays Career development and growth opportunities Tuition/Education assistance programs Access to LinkedIn Learning Scholarship programs for children of employees Parental leave Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc. Adoption assistance Bereavement leave Up to $300 fitness reimbursement Up to $300 massage reimbursement Employee appreciation events Employee discounts Charitable giving Who We Are: You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family fa