Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™ , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose:

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the reliability of plant control systems. They will support and execute automation projects focused on improving processes and equipment reliability. The Automation Engineer will also provide expertise and support to equipment subject matter experts, maintenance, and industrial controls technicians.

responsibilities:

· Develop, troubleshoot, improve, and maintain automation systems (update schematics, functional descriptions, PLC programs, SCADAs, etc.)

· Responsible for integration of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives, and process controls.

· Responsible for the standardization of control systems and control logic designs.

· Train end users on the operations of newly installed or modified process control systems.

· Manage and execute automation improvement projects.

· Provide technical support on control system reliability issues.

· Mentor and train Industrial Control Technicians

· Other duties/tasks may be assigned

skills/qualifications required:

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

· Minimum of 5 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

· Expert utilizing Studio 5000, including advanced instructions (message routing, add on instructions, etc).

· Experience programming SCADA Systems (Factorytalk SE/ME and Ignition).

· Experience with a variety of industrial networking protocols (Modbus, I/O Link, AS-i, etc…).

· Ability to update electrical prints.

· Experience with SQL databases preferred.

· Expert troubleshooting and root cause analysis of control system failures.

· Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

· Positive and engaged with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Consumer Packaged Goods Experience preferred, including working knowledge of processing and packaging systems.

· Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.

working conditions and physical requirements:

· Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods

· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

· Reaching/bending as necessary to service equipment.

· Exposure to industrial hazards (plant utility systems)

· Any other physical requirements

food safety requirements:

· Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.

· Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.

· Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.

· Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.

· Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.

· Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

· In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

position location: Coopersville, Mi

reports to: Engineering and Reliability Manager, Processing

travel requirements: 10%

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:

$90,000 - $130,000 USD

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*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:

$90,000—$130,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com .

For Recruitment Agencies

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.

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