Chobani

Automation Engineer

Chobani • $82K — $129K *
Twin Falls, ID 83301In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 4 years' experience in automation systems development
  • 5-7 years experience in consumer packaged goods category management
  • Strong leadership and multi-functional skills
  • Proficient in communication with HQ-level customers
  • Exceptional ability to build and maintain client relationships
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the plant controls Ethernet network
  • Engineer and implement reliable automation solutions
  • Provide troubleshooting support for automation issues
  • Serve as a technical guide on project teams
  • Generate energy and production reports using specific software
  • Maintain plant databases and automation documentation
  • Collaborate with IT to integrate plant data with ERP systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k plan with 100% match on up to 5% of eligible pay
  • Fertility and childcare assistance along with 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Wellness resources including employee assistance programs and fitness discounts
  • 120 hours of paid time off plus 11 holidays and volunteer time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and various spending accounts
Full Job Description
Summary

In this exciting role you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of an outstanding controls Ethernet network. This position requires a motivated, client-centric individual with a wide array of programming and controls engineering skills. The individual also must be a highly effective trouble-shooter as they will be the highest level of in-house support. Further, this position will require people who are highly successful at working as part of a team. It will be necessary for them to partner with internal and external resources to be successful.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and administer the plant controls Ethernet network
  • Engineer and implement in-house, or work with a third party to produce reliable automation solutions in order to meet the needs of the business. Activities include but are not limited to Electrical panel design, Device selection, Flow Charts, Project Schedules, Scope of work, Cost estimates
  • Provide maintenance break/fix support for automation related issues
  • Serve as automation and controls guide on local project teams
  • Serve as a high level technical support resource for complex automation and electrical issues
  • Produce energy and production reports using Wonderware historian, ICIS energy management, and ICIS Plant Performance, etc.
  • Administer and maintain all associated plant databases
  • Maintain all Automation related programs and documentation including PLC programs, HMI programs, electrical drawings, P&IDs, pin charts, functional analyses, sequence of operations, etc.
  • Maintain all automation programming software for the facility such as Rockwell Software, Wonderware, ICIS, Network Management, Ignition, Schneider, etc.
  • Work with the Automation and Controls Manager to produce best processes for the Twin Falls location and for the rest of Chobani
  • Assist with other plant or department members in developing and championing programs and projects as required
  • Work with IT to build a bridge from plant floor data to the ERP system
  • Continually seek out best processes and share with the organization
  • Share of general knowledge within facility and organizational peer groups


Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or 4 years' experience developing automation systems for production processes
  • 5-7 years consumer packaged goods category management experience
  • High level of proficiency in working directly with headquarters level customers
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong multi-functional exposure/experience
  • Highly client-centric and skilled at building and maintaining solid relationships
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Highly organized when prioritizing multiple projects at once
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills
  • Knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies
  • Willingness to travel


The salary range for this full-time position is $82,500.00 - $129,800.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.

About Chobani

Chobani is an American food company specializing in strained yogurt. The company was founded in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, a Turkish-Kurdish businessman. Chobani sells thick, Greek-style yogurt with a higher protein content than traditional yogurt and is one of the main companies to popularize this style of yogurt in the US. The company has also expanded to non-dairy, plant-based products such as dairy-free vegan yogurt and oat milk. Chobani produces a variety of Greek yogurt products, oat drinks, and snacks. Chobani's yogurt's market share in the U.S. rose from less than 1% in 2007 to more than 20% in 2021, and is the top-selling Greek yogurt brand in the United States and operates the largest yogurt facility in the world.
Learn more about Chobani
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
2005
* Ladders Estimates

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