DrinkPAK
Sr. Automation Engineer
Texas, USA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 38 days ago
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About the role
- Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability.
- Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent.
- Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for production, testing, and quality control systems.
- Program, configure, and maintain industrial automation systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMI).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize automated processes and equipment to improve system reliability.
- Perform system upgrades, installations, and regular maintenance on automation equipment.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, including user manuals and technical reports.
- Provide technical support and training to operational teams on automated systems.
- Manage complex automation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
- Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.
- Automation Engineer is responsible for the performance, equipment reliability, uptime percentage, design, development, and optimization of complex automation systems and processes to improve production efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and ensure high-quality outputs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical degree
- Proven experience as an Automation Engineer or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
- Experience with industrial control systems (SCADA, DCS, HMI).
- Proficiency in software tools related to automation and control (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens).
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex automation issues.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and industry standards (e.g., IEC, ISO).
- Knowledge of communication protocols and Ethernet/IP.
- Knowledge of liquid process systems, blending, inline instrumentation, pumps, valves, flowmeters, tanks, HTST
- Knowledge of packaging equipment, de-palletizer, palletizer, conveyors, filler, packer, pasteurizer
- Familiarity with robotics, machine vision, and sensor technologies is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Sophisticated troubleshooting skills with high-speed manufacturing equipment such as AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, servo motors, and PLC I/O modules, HMIs, analog, and digital signals.
Compensation
- Annual discretionary bonus
Benefits
- PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company.
- A cell phone stipend.
- Annual discretionary bonus
- 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more.
- To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment.
Company info
- Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry.
- As part of this commitment, we offer:
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