<p>The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:</p> <p> </p> <p>Education & Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Automation, Industrial or Mechatronics Engineering (preferred) </li><li>In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 5 years’ experience in automation and controls within manufacturing </li><li>Proven experience with high-speed packaging lines and robotics </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>PLC programming (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Studio 5000) </li><li>HMI development (FactoryTalk View SE/ME) </li><li>Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA) </li><li>Robotics integration (Fanuc, Omron, Allen Bradley) and servo tuning </li><li>Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence) for label/code verification </li><li>SCADA/MES platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk SE) </li><li>Safety systems design (ISO 13849, OSHA) and risk assessment </li><li>Familiarity with CIP/SIP automation for processing equipment </li><li>Experience with automated warehouse systems (AS/RS) and WMS integration </li><li>Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, AIB, PMO, FDA) </li><li>Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and controls domains </li><li>Experience with capital project management </li><li>Knowledge of traceability systems </li><li>Proficiency in Structured Text programming </li><li>Strong documentation and change control discipline </li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills </li><li>Ability to train and mentor team members </li><li>Strong organizational and project management abilities </li><li>Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment </li></ul>