Continuous Improvement Engineer I
Stord
Automation Project Engineer
Mondelēz International
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Portland • Illinois, Oregon, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $106,300 - $146,200 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Lead the design, implementation, and commissioning of automation systems for food manufacturing processes, with a focus on Allen Bradley systems
- Experience with risk assessments, hazard analysis and ensuring automation systems are compliant with safety and quality regulations
- Manage process automation in key areas of food production, such as batching, mixing, packaging, and quality control, to improve efficiency and product consistency
- Oversee multiple automation projects from conception to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to client specifications
- Provide expertise in automation systems integration, troubleshooting, and optimization in food manufacturing processes
- Review and create project documentation, including system specifications, process flow diagrams, control schematics, and testing protocols
- Manage system integration, commissioning, and startup on-site, ensuring that the systems are aligned with operational needs and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure the project meets quality standards and customer expectations
- Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and technical support
- Act as the primary technical point of contact, addressing any issues and ensuring project satisfaction
- Conduct detailed system testing and validation, ensuring all systems meet safety and performance standards
- Ability to assess and implement continuous improvement strategies within automation systems
- Travel to multiple sites as needed for project execution, commissioning, troubleshooting, and support
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
- At least 7 years of experience in automation engineering, especially in food manufacturing environments
- Expertise with Allen Bradley PLC systems (RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000) and other automation platforms (Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.)
- Expertise in Ethernet/IP, SCADA, DCS preferable PlantPAX and IIOT
- Proficiency with project management software (MS Project) and design software (AutoCAD)
- Strong background on electrical engineering principles, including motor control, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation used in process control
- Extensive experience in process automation, including batching, mixing, packaging, and production line control within the food manufacturing industry
- Strong background in project management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and timeline management
- In-depth knowledge of industrial control systems and safety standards (e.g., NEC, IEC, UL,) and the ability to ensure automation systems are designed and implemented safely
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex automation systems
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with clients and stakeholders
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide a team of engineers
- Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally, for project-related activities
Benefits
- health insurance
- wellness and family support programs
- life and disability insurance
- retirement savings plans
- paid leave programs
- education related programs
- paid holidays and vacation time
- relocation support available
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
automation engineeringAllen Bradley PLC systemsRSLogix 5000Studio 5000Ethernet/IPSCADADCSAutoCADmotor controlprocess automation
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingproject managementcollaborationtroubleshootingcontinuous improvementclient interfacingguidance
