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Controls and Automation (PAC) Engineering Manager

Controls and Automation (PAC) Engineering Manager

Chick-fil-A - SupplyErlanger, KY, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

The Power Automation and Controls (PAC) Engineering Manager will be a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for uptime, continuous improvement, troubleshooting, leading and training operators on all automation equipment within the Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Warehouse.

This individual will be working with state-of-the-art industrial controls hardware and will be collaborating with a diverse team to help deliver automation processes to the highest standards.

The PAC Engineer will be expected to work in a start-up environment with all types of trades, standing up sophisticated Material Handling Automation Equipment and transition to Site Engineering to manage equipment; lead a team of technical individuals; lead loss elimination and performance improvement activities around the automation; build technical capability and competency in the team he / she will be leading; build capability within the operations organization around the fundamental skill sets needed to support the equipment; lead technical team daily direction setting meetings; manage and own electrical safety program for the site; manage and own functional safety program for the site; be the sites electrical safety officer; and support daily Operations.

This individual will not only be a technical SME, but a technical leader and people leader to help create a sustainable organization that can support and progress the organization towards a future with automation.

As wholly owned subsidiaries of Chick-fil-A, Inc., Chick-fil-A Supply and Bay Center Foods are food production and distribution services networks focused entirely on serving the unique needs and growing volume of Chick-fil-A restaurants.

The Chick-fil-A Supply service networks are comprised of two components :

  • Distribution Center State-of-the-art warehouses that house supply for Chick-fil-A restaurants
  • Transportation Growing fleet of delivery vehicles that supply Chick-fil-A restaurants

Benefits :

On top of annual earnings, you will get an additional $22,000 worth of Benefits per year!

  • Food and Drinks Provided : Free meals, snacks and drinks as part of your workday!
  • Generous Paid Time Off :
  • PTO : Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first year with immediate access to (40) hours upon hire
  • Wellness : (16) hours per year
  • Holidays : (7) days per year and (1) floating holiday
  • Health Insurance Options : A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families
  • Retirement : 401k with 5% match for eligible employees
  • Education Investment Plan : We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!
  • Additional Benefits : To help you thrive in all areas of life including emotional, social, physical, financial and spiritual.
  • Responsibilities

    Business Requirements :

  • Strong technical background to help troubleshoot and eliminate tough problems, as well as implement innovative solutions.
  • Managing and updating key OT equipment in the form of bugs, firmware updates, outages etc.
  • Manage and coordinate controls hardware upgrades, obsolescence, and failures.
  • Manage the day-to-day operations and systems needs for all automation equipment.
  • Managing a team of technical individuals and warehouse team members that will be operating and maintaining the automation systems and equipment.
  • Responsible for all PLC, Drive, Decentralized IO module, etc. troubleshooting.
  • Comfortable with developing code for PLC application in ladder logic, function block or structured text.
  • Comfortable with troubleshooting and developing visualization screens (HMIs, Thin Clients, etc.) in FTView Studio, Aveva, etc.
  • Capable of developing a Root Cause Analysis and drive work in a systematic and structured form.
  • Capable of interfacing with Warehouse Management Systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems.
  • Basic to intermediate understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing Practices.
  • Capable of using AutoCAD Electrical to maintain and make updates to electrical schematics.
  • Understanding of Power Systems both in application and theory.
  • Previous experience working in environments leading up to 1000 VAC and understands the fundamental requirements to operate safely in those environments.
  • Customer Relations :

  • Capable of collaborating with a diverse team to help drive out losses and improve performances. Cross-disciplinary team includes and is not limited to : Industrial Engineers, Operations Managers, Operator Techs, Maintenance Techs, Foods Safety and Environmental Health and Safety.
  • Capable of leveraging and managing different 3rd party contractors and OEMs.
  • Possess intimate knowledge of who the customers are and the ability to put others above himself / herself.
  • Demonstrate the ability to value both relationships and results.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Soft Skills :

  • 7+ years of experience in Industrial Controls and Power Systems.
  • 7+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems troubleshooting and maintenance support.
  • 5+ years of experience in an Automated Manufacturing and / or Distribution environment.
  • 2+ years of experience in managing technical individuals and / or engineers.
  • 4+ years of experience with project leadership of large capital projects.
  • Demonstrated experience of Power Automation & Controls tools in an Industrial, Manufacturing and / or Distribution environment.
  • Capable of learning in a dynamic, complex environment.
  • Capable of troubleshooting and eliminating losses by analyzing source code and improving through a structured change management process.
  • Strong leadership, business problem definition, and priority setting skills.
  • Aptitude for communicating insights and collaborating across teams / organizations.
  • Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs.
  • Experience in dealing with multiple issues and decision-making involving contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
  • Excellent business communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to effectively coordinate between several vendors, partners, OEMs and consulting teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
  • Technical Skills :

  • Intermediate skill with programming in ladder logic, function block and structured text in Rockwell Platforms.
  • Intermediate skill in developing HMI screens in both FTView Machine Edition and Site Edition platforms, as well as in Aveva.
  • Intermediate skill in motion control applications : integrating servo drive systems, configuring servo drives, configuring motion profiles, tuning motion applications, and sizing / implementation servo applications.
  • Basic skill with process controls applications : Opera or PlantPAX design applications, PID tuning and applications, instrumentation calibration and setup (Flow Meters, Scales, Control Valves, Pressure Transducers, Radar, etc.).
  • Programming knowledge and experience desired, i.e., Python, LabVIEW, Java, C#, MATLAB, etc.
  • Basic knowledge of machine safety practices, and capable of executing a risk assessment.
  • Basic knowledge of national codes not limited to : NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, ISO, OSHA, UL508A, and IEEE.
  • Intermediate to Expert Understanding of circuit design, derating, and hardware integration.
  • Understanding of both single phase and 3 phase electrical circuits.
  • Ability to troubleshoot power failures for both single and three phase circuits; not limited to ground faults, short circuits, open circuits, etc.
  • Capable of interpreting and analyzing single line diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment electrical prints.
  • Machine and / or Process Control experience.
  • Capable of working with different classes of sensors, drives, servos, motors, and controllers in an industrial setting.
  • Ability to learn Robotics and Industrial Vision to eliminate losses on the floor.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience in Industrial Controls and Power Systems.
  • 9+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems troubleshooting and maintenance support.
  • 9+ years of experience in an Automated Manufacturing or Distribution environment.
  • 4+ years of experience managing technical individuals and engineers.
  • 7+ years of experience with project leadership of large capital projects.
  • Demonstrated experience of Power Automation & Controls tools in an Industrial, Manufacturing and / or Distribution environment.
  • Advanced skill with programming in ladder logic, function block and structured text in Rockwell Platforms.
  • Advanced skill in developing HMI screens in both FTView Machine Edition and Site Edition platforms.
  • Capable of managing managed switches and enforcing OT Network best practices.
  • Advanced skill in motion control applications : integrating servo drive systems, configuring servo drives, configuring motion profiles, tuning motion applications, and sizing / implementation servo applications.
  • Intermediate skill with process controls applications : Opera or PlantPAX design applications, PID tuning and applications, instrumentation calibration and setup (Flow Meters, Scales, Control Valves, Pressure Transducers, Radar, etc.).
  • Intermediate knowledge of machine safety practices, and capable of executing a risk assessment.
  • Intermediate knowledge of national codes not limited to : NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, ISO, OSHA, UL508A, and IEEE.
  • Strong Operational and Technical experience in Industrial, Manufacturing and / or Distribution environments.
  • Intermediate to Advanced experience with robotic controllers and 3D vision systems.
  • Experience driving integrations between Industrial systems and third-party stakeholders.
  • Minimum Years of Experience : 7

    Travel Requirements : 15%

    Required Level of Education : Bachelor's Degree

    Major / Concentration : Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (Preference is Electrical)

  • Industrial Controls or Robotics a plus
  • Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) : 3.0 or Higher

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