At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We have an opening for an Automation Engineer based in Jacksonville, FL! This position is a self-driven/self-motivated individual capable of working proficiently, both independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision. The successful individual must have a passion for safety and be able to foster effective working relationships built upon trust and respect within all le... more details
At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We have an opening for an Automation Engineer based in Jacksonville, FL!
This position is a self-driven/self-motivated individual capable of working proficiently, both independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision. The successful individual must have a passion for safety and be able to foster effective working relationships built upon trust and respect within all levels of the organization. This position is responsible for control projects and will oversee/perform all phases of controls and automation project work and plant automation support. This position will also focus on improving all aspects of existing automation, as well as, developing new automation equipment and controls integration optimization. Additionally, responsibilities include metrology and instrumentation design and calibration. Lead, train & coach employees in the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with all required information
Attend and practice all required training
Lead predictive maintenance techniques on equipment to enhance uptime conditions
Train maintenance mechanics and machine operators on maintenance techniques when called to troubleshoot or repair equipment
Leads the completion of preventative maintenance and other reliability tasks, and leads in diagnostics, repairs and rebuilds of machines, partners with Automation Engineers & others on non-routine repairs and defect handling solutions
Design control systems/ Upgrade control system
Calibration of new and existing instruments, control valves, controllers, etc.
Monitoring and troubleshooting of control loops, instruments, and/or entire control systems
Maintains daily maintenance and plant calibration logs
Able to be contacted in case of, and responds to, an emergency
Able to read, modify, and troubleshoot through PLC and HMI codes
Install VFD’s, program, and tune settings for proper operation
Lead root cause analysis thought process to ensure sustainability of corrective actions and/or advise Automation Engineers of improvements to drive asset reliability
Effectively complete PM’s as scheduled to eliminate unplanned downtime
Proficient and diligent in use of CMMS system to track maintenance action items
Classify breakdowns and analyze gaps in the entire process of design, fabrication, and maintenance of equipment
Utilize the continuous improvement mindset and tools to actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities, improving processes including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of preventative maintenance standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events
Follow QMS, Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, maintaining audit ready status at all times
Adhere to all Pillar Standards and actively participate in Pillar activities (i.e. Quality, Focused Improvement, Safety, etc.) including but not limited to assessments, observations, inspections, and recommendations
Communicates effectively with Forepersons, Process Engineers, Production Leaders, Reliability Leader, Engineering and other colleagues
Supports plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals
Facilitate, attend and participate in team meetings and programs
Lead, train, and coach employees
Support the plant’s efforts of IWS (Integrated Work Systems)
Comply with all regulations, policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned or become evident
Education and Experience
Industrial Maintenance, Automation, Robotics or equivalent training program completion
Bachelor’s Degree: (BS Degree in Chemical /Mechanical/Industrial Engineer is preferred) and/or 10+ years’ experience in automation and controls
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficiency with Allen Bradley and Rockwell Authorization software/hardware, structured test programming and familiar with VFD’s
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