Automation Engineer Manager

About the job

This position will work closely with Senior Plant Leadership to direct and manage the controls and automation team. This person will be an engineering professional with hands-on experience in Automation and Controls Systems design, implementation, management, and continuous improvement.

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire an Automation Engineer Manager based in City of Industry, CA!

About the Job:

• Understand and document current Automation and Controls Systems, identify areas for improvement, develop solutions for future states including the latest Automation technology, where applicable, and implement sustaining improvements.
• Optimize current Automation and Control Systems to meet all customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Demonstrated project management experience in placing new Automation and Control Systems equipment and processes into operation is required.
• Proficient in visual communication of relevant information to Operations, including the reporting of historical events / trends to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Must practice proven decision-making skills, work effectively under pressure and possess the integrity to make the right decisions.
• Utilize contracted resources to ensure the correct expertise is fully utilized to achieve project scope.
• Effective in delegating project tasks ensuring that key project initiatives/objectives, scope, budget and timelines are uninterrupted and met.
• Effectively interface with multiple cross functional teams including quality, technical services, R&D and with all levels of plant personnel.
• Develops, conducts, and coordinates automation and controls training plans for plant mechanics
• Coaches and guides automation engineer team within assigned areas of responsibilities
• Develop relationships and solicit input into the Automation and Control Systems continuous improvement considerations from key technical resources, plant leadership team, supervisors, maintenance personnel, and operators to facilitate the seamless Automation and Control Systems improvement project implementation into operation.
• Proficient in developing Requests for Proposals (RFP) for industrial automation related projects.
• Review automation controls related documents (electrical drawings, functional analysis), HMI design and programming to ensure it adheres to the Automation standard.
• Ensure Automation and Control Systems minimum performance, meet safety requirements, make sure that the product/system/process is consistent and repeatable, and provide for interfacing with other standard-compliant equipment (ensure compatibility).
• Set standards on Networking and Server System configuration and proper cabling specifications.
• Responsibilities also include development of internal policies, procedures, documentation, and facilitating training on current and new Automation and Control Systems across the organization.
• Support Danone North Americas initiatives and goals as assigned.
• Facilitate Automation and Control System feasibility studies and plant operations impact studies. Including completion of design concepts, information flow diagrams, and capital estimates.
• Develop Automation and Controls Systems documentation including functional descriptions, equipment specifications, standards, and best practices.
• Analyze, compare, and recommend Automation and Control Systems engineering proposals.
• Experience providing relevant information: Optimize data acquisition, alarming, reporting, archiving, and retrieval.
• Strong foundation in electrical controls and computerized control systems required

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel to all areas in the facility which may require climbing, ascending, and descending stairs, and traveling long distances, as required.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Ability to respond to audible and visual alarms. Ability to communicate verbally and in written form

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations.
• Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is: $130K - $160K. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.