Sr. Automation and Controls Manager, Siemens

Kinsa is recruiting for a: Senior Automation and Controls Manager, Siemens (Beverage)


Location: West Phoenix / Glendale metro area, Arizona


Our client is a global leader in beverage manufacturing. They are currently looking to add a Sr. Automation Controls Manager to their team. Supports the electrical and automation/plc function by contributing electrical engineering information and recommendations.


Successful candidates MUST HAVE experience with Siemens PLC.


Compensation/Benefits:

• $150,000 - $170,000 (wage increase!)
• Bonus potential
• Health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, comp time, etc.
• Relocation assistance provided

• Directs and coordinates the activities of the electrical and automation/plc function in the plant
• Meets electrical engineering financial objectives by forecasting electrical engineering requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
• Plans electrical and automation/plc projects by determining specifications, selecting contractors, establishing installation schedules, planning shut-downs and installations, integrating requirements with architectural and mechanical designs, verifying code requirements and updating cost estimates
• Maintains electrical systems by establishing and enforcing preventative and on-going maintenance
• Installs and maintains high-speed industrial process equipment for filling/production, lighting, control and PLC logic controls for all production process and control equipment
• Directs, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs electrical equipment, components, and facilities equipment
• Assist facilities manager with facilities related electrical troubleshooting and maintenance
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and corrects through programmable logic controls; ensures efficient equipment operation through proper line control programming and proactively suggest methods to improve line performance
• Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence, promoting achievement of plant objectives
• Supports syrup room and blending operations, maintenance and electrical/automation maintenance

• 5 to 10+ years of progressive mechanical and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP systems and PLC (Siemens)
• Ability to apply standard plant engineering and mechanical techniques, procedures and criteria