Automation Engineer

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You’re familiar with all sorts of manufacturing equipment, like packers, fillers, conveyors, and more. You have the ability to troubleshoot equipment such as electric motors, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and Pneumatic Systems. You’re comfortable with performing preventative maintenance and following a schedule.

If so, you may be a good fit for the Automation Engineer opening at Dr. Bronner's!

Dr. Bronner’s Company Culture

Cool, kind, and capable employees are core to Dr. Bronner’s company culture! Our people are our greatest strength—strong and healthy relationships drive our success. Our workforce is impassioned, collaborative, engaged, and shares a commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equity. Respect for differences in perspective and experience enriches our community with a sense of belonging. We seek to model a better, more just and caring world in how we show up for work, and how we show up for each other!

Benefits at a Glance

• Company-paid Full Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision for Employees & Family
• Annual Bonus – up to 10% of salary
• Profit Sharing Program – up to 10% of salary + bonus fully funded by Dr. Bronner’s into your retirement account
• Development & Training Program
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Child Care Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Daily Vegan Lunches (onsite employees)
• Green Team and Toastmasters
• Bring Your Dog to Work Program

Salary Range

$100,000 to $115,000 depending on experience.

Location

On-site at our Vista, CA Headquarters

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical equipment, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), vision systems, and computer-controlled devices.
• Highlights system issues for permanent corrective actions and process improvements, while minimizing downtime.
• Performs preventative maintenance, following written schedules and procedures.
• Explores and implements new ways to automate systems.
• Designs and tests automation equipment and processes. Programs new automated components.
• Performs PLC and Human Machine Interface (HMI) troubleshooting and programming using AB-Rockwell and Siemens software.
• Creates paths to get data from PLCs to store in the SQL server through Ignition Platform interface software.
• Calibrates tank level transducers, differential pressures, temperature transducers, and flow meters.
• Keeps records, schedules, and coordinates calibration services with production management as needed.
• Provides tasks and project status reports to Automation management.
• Responsible for assembly of mechanical device startups and complete systems according to blueprints and written/verbal specifications with minimal supervision.
• Performs routine maintenance and inspections on dispensing and unit dose packaging equipment.
• Creates Work Instructions (WIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to perform preventative maintenance to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Communicates with vendors, orders Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and/or other machine components.
• Follows up on Purchase Orders (POs) and prepares Expenditure Requests (ERFs) as needed.
• Trains production operators/employees as appropriate for set-ups, operation of all equipment, etc.
• Participates in special projects and/or rebuilds.
• Reviews Electrical schematics, Process Narratives Control (PNC), Schedule of Values (SOVs), schedules, and supervises jobs with contractors.
• Other duties as assigned within job scope.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electromechanical engineering, or similar field.
• 5 years of experience in the Automation/Engineering field or in a related area.
• Experience with computer programming and software development with brands such as Allen Bradley, Ignition Platform, Siemens or similar.
• Skilled with troubleshooting and repairing equipment such as electric motors, pumps, mixers, valves, PLCs, HMIs, pneumatic systems, flowmeters, level & temperature transmitters, and other mechanical devices.
• Familiarity with electrical circuits, wiring, and the operating principles of motors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

Any combination of education and work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.

Dr. Bronner’s is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, breastfeeding, or related conditions), veteran status, or other basis protected by law.