Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Manufacturing Controls & Automation Engineer! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this : we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.
The Controls & Automation Engineer will be responsible for supporting engineering projects for plant processes. You will assist in managing equipment system processing, training, quality controls, and effectiveness. You will collaborate with plant management in assessing equipment needs for prospective manufacturing needs. Additionally, you will support FSQA initiatives and maintenance for the plant environment.
A Day in the Life...
- 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.
What We Are Looking For :
Bachelor's with 3+ years' experienceAbility and skills to troubleshoot and maintain Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, MicroLogix and ControlLogix hardwarePerform Allen-Bradley PLC programming implementing RSLogix5, RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000 software or equivalentImplement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Allen-Bradley Remote I / O and DeviceNet communication networksExperience with GE Proficy, iFix, SCADA system programmingRead 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 CodeEducation :
Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
Work Experience :
At least 3 Years of Experience
Benefits :
Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1 : 1 health coaching and more401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-endShort-Term Incentive / Performance bonusesFlexible scheduling optionsVacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)Holiday pay for 12 holidaysCareer development and growth opportunitiesTuition / Education assistance programsAccess to LinkedIn LearningScholarship programs for children of employeesParental leaveBright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.Adoption assistanceBereavement leaveUp to $300 fitness reimbursementUp to $300 massage reimbursementEmployee appreciation eventsEmployee discountsCharitable givingWho 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 farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values :
G rower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.Sustainable R esults - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.I ntegrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each otherInclusive T eamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.