Automation Engineer - Food and Beverage

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 based in Fort Worth, TX!

In this role, you will be responsible for:

In this role you will deliver strategic business projects and make an impact. This position plays a key role in the implementation of new technologies within our factory and has direct contact with stakeholders and suppliers on all kinds of levels. You will be part of the selection face of projects (define, develop, implement, launch and close) on Industrial automation topics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Be counterpart for engineering in some main strategic technical projects for the industrial automation part.
* Leads and implements industrial automation solutions according to URS and makes sure IA and IT standards are respected as well as all GMP rules.
* Leads, empowers and instructs suppliers and internal/external automation Engineers in the Select, Define, Develop, Implement, Launch and closing phase of the project steps.
* Security: data integrity and backups.
* Communicates and convinces on all levels of the organization internal and suppliers.
* Supporting the CAPEX projects on the automation side by anticipating any impact on automation given by the project.
* Control of cost and invoicing of the automation projects and propose solutions in case of over cost.
* Provide automation/technical support to Operations due to breakdowns, controls challenges, etc.
* Work with maintenance to address automation/controls issues on production lines.
* Other duties as assigned

IWS
Ensure adherence to plant standards (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, CODES, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and development of Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and its pillars (Leadership, Loss Elimination, Progressive Maintenance, Education & Training, Supply Network, Initiative Management, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, Autonomous Maintenance, Organization) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and 100% Ownership and Zero Loss.

Candidate Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

* You have a bachelor's degree (preferably in engineering disciplines) required.
* 3+ years' experience in manufacturing (preferably in food or FMCG) required.
* Proficiency with the following SCADA or HMI systems is required:
* Ignition
* Factory Talk View SE/ME
* Allen Bradley/ Rockwell PLC programming
* Industrial networking and communication protocols (OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, IO Link, AS-i)
* Basic electrical knowledge and comfort working with 24VDC, 120VAC and 480VAC control systems and their associated components.
* Familiarity with programming languages and SQL programming is a plus.
* Experience in IT and OT network segregation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to prioritize plant operations in light of multiple priorities and conflicting demands.
* Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
* Engaged leadership style that develops leaders.
* Team player with the ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Strong analytical and problems solving skills.
* Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
* Knows all the safety rules, plant rules, GMP, and code of ethics and always follows them strictly.
* You will have the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate. Work schedules could include nights and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to travel to all areas in the facility. 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. Must be able to distinguish colors accurately. Required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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