Automation-Instrumentation Engineer

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We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Automation-Instrumentation Engineer

This position prioritizes, manages and directs actions associated with automation controls and instrumentation activities as well as provide mechanical engineering over site in leading small or continuous improvement projects. Provide leadership and technical expertise to the maintenance and production departments at the West Allis Site. Structure and manage interaction with integrators and contractors.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Serving as electrical resource for Engineering, Maintenance, and Production Departments, in areas such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Servo Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Human Machine Interface (HMIs) electrical standards, Industrial Robotics and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), controls system troubleshooting and future electrical direction.
• Identifying, developing and managing training needs for the Maintenance group to ensure that skill levels are managed and advanced as needed to support plant systems and equipment.
• Identifying, analyzing, and reducing equipment downtime along with identified repetitive electrical or control failures and interacting cross-functionally to develop process understanding to resolve issues or improve processes.
• Identifying, analyzing and managing a master plan to upgrade controls and instrumentations at plant sites.
• Managing and maintain the controls schematics for plant process systems.

To succeed you must hold:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field and 3+ years of experience in maintenance in a production manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electrical and controls system maintenance & troubleshooting, specifically with PLCs, VFDs, Servos and HMI's.
• Ability to work with integrator to improve systems or resolve issues. Experience with RSLinx, RSLogix 500/5000 Software, and SCADA Software (Wonderware/Factory Talk View).
• Working knowledge of Ethernet IP components and networking.
• Experience troubleshooting: Hydraulics, Valves, Pneumatics, Tooling, Gearboxes, Fanuc Robots, ...etc....
• Innovative, have good technical and mechanical knowledge, and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills Experience managing small projects through to successful completion by working with local support teams and contractors.
• Experience within a Food or Processing industry is preferred.
• Travel for trade shows, factory acceptance testing, and other Novonesis sites.

Location: West Allis, WI (On-Site)
Application deadline: 10/31/25

Expected salary range:$110,000-$120,000 annually

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Working Conditions

Working environment is generally favorable and in an office setting. Lighting, temperature and noise levels are adequate with occasional exposure to cold temperatures. Regular entry into the production facility requires Personal Protective Equipment to be worn at all times. This includes a lab coat, hair/beard net, safety glasses, and gloves.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move materials or equipment up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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