Automation Engineer

Automation Controls Engineer

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years of experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low-acid and high-acid beverages and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business that prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market.

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to...

• Build a career, not just have a job.
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals.
• Become part of a teamwork-focused culture.
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path.

Reports to: Processing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource in the disciplines of automation controls for operations, building automation and process equipment.
• Knowledge of Ignition software, Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC, studio 5000, Rs Logix5000, I/O signal exchange
• Assist in automation and controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up testing.
• Conduct Failure Investigations and implement solutions (corrective and preventive actions) to solve automation-related issues
• Assist in review of panel design and layout, bill of materials, and wiring schematic.
• Develop and update of Engineering documentation including URS (User Requirements Specification), FS (Functional Specification), HDS (Hardware Design Specification and SDS (Software Design Specification).
• Able to update Engineering Drawings, such as Electrical Diagrams, Ethernet Architecture, P&ID, etc.
• Write-up of Commissioning and Qualification protocols and reports.
• Develop and execute test plans to challenge the equipment functionality and summarize test results in report.
• Able to manage small to medium automation engineering projects consisting of various contractors and consultants with little direction in cross-functional teams to implement change and improve on existing processes.
• Assure that all the project elements are compliant with applicable safety, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned

Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, or related fields-required
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience working within food/beverage manufacturing an asset with strong knowledge if implementing, troubleshooting automation equipment including robotics and controls programming
• Strong proficiency using Microsoft Excel at an expert level
• Must have a very strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail