Automation Technician

Job Description Department: Maintenance Reports to: Department Manager Location: Irwindale Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas! Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US. Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world. Position Summary: The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated equipment and control systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This role diagnoses and repairs automation and PLCcontrolled systems, develops and implements automation improvements, and supports the integration of new equipment and capital projects. The Automation Technician collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, enhance equipment performance, and minimize downtime while ensuring compliance with safety and food safety standards. This position also provides technical support and training to employees and may assist with maintenance, facilities, and supervisory responsibilities as business needs require. Key Responsibilities: •Ensure compliance with safety and food safety guidelines •Troubleshoot, service and fix the computerized systems and automated devices •Perform routing diagnostic checks on automated systems •Monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs •Drive continuous improvement on the performance of the assets and controls in general •Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a program design •Provide feedback on new capital projects to align with current controls and automation •Assist with integration and automation of new equipment in plant •Develop new automation processes •Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation design, cost benefit analysis and maintenance •Assist in training employees with complex machine centers •This position must be able to backfill maintenance, supervisory and facilities duties in the event that it is needed. •Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: •High school diploma or GED •Physically able to repeatedly lift 40-pound cases of product •University, College robotic/engineering technology, or five years related •Experience in manufacturing with training in PLC programming •Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and verbal and written communication skills •Ability to work effectively with other departments and with external suppliers •Proficient in Ladder and Block Logic •Experience with CMMS systems About the company We aim to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people’s well-being and planet health. Since 1853, the family business has already crossed seven generations, with a drive that has stood the test of time: to create solutions to offer the consumer the best of what nature gives us. Offering high-quality plants from sustainable agriculture, harvested at the height of their maturity and very little processing: our promise is possible thanks to the work of close proximity and mutual trust with our 2,000 farmers partners, all over the world. Behind our three brands (Bonduelle, Cassegrain, Globus), 9,000 employees and a whole ecosystem of stakeholders are committed to contribute to a balanced diet, sustainable and affordable diet for as many people as possible.