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Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Associate Controls and Automation Engineer- SIGNING BONUS $2500.00! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.

SIGNING BONUS $2500.00

The Associate Controls & Automation Engineer will be responsible for supporting engineering projects for plant processes. You will assist in managing equipment system processing, training, quality controls, and effectiveness. You will collaborate with plant management in assessing equipment needs for prospective manufacturing needs. Additionally, you will support FSQA initiatives and maintenance for the plant environment.

A Day in the Life...

• Works toward identifying, evaluating, and selecting process controls hardware and software for controls related projects necessary to meet current/future manufacturing requirements. • Assists in managing the controls and automation interface, testing, quality control, data retrieval, and training for all packaging and processing equipment. • Develop and modify PLC & HMI programs. • Provides controls support for the manufacturing facility and assist plant mechanics in troubleshooting. • Provides project engineering and project management support to all process areas of the beverage plant facilities to improve rates, efficiencies, and reduce costs. • Develop and maintain electrical, controls and process drawings. • Support the implementation of facility control system standardization and process improvement tasks. • Ensure documentation for control/electrical system and document change control procedures. • In conjunction with the Engineering Manager, identify, evaluate and select process controls hardware and software necessary to meet current and future manufacturing requirements. • Assist with the development and management of controls related capital projects. • Determine the maintainability of new process control systems and manage process controls change control procedures for existing equipment. • Maintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology preferred, or 10 years of related experience without an advanced degree • 3+ years' providing controls engineering manufacturing and project support. Food and beverage or pharmaceutical experience a plus • Troubleshoot, maintain, and program PLCs, VFDs, HMIs and Vision Systems • Troubleshoot and maintain Ethernet, Remote I/O and DeviceNet communication networks • Read electrical schematics and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's) • Perform Electrical Troubleshooting techniques. • Possess general knowledge of the National Electrical Code, a plus • Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, MS Project, MS Office) • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Capable of working on multiple projects and prioritizing workload • Able to work cross-functionally in team environment and at various organizational levels

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 3 Years of Experience

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Health savings account

• Flexible spending account

• Life and accident insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Telehealth services

• 1:1 health coaching

• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life

• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end

• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

• Flexible scheduling options

• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)

• Holiday pay for 12 holidays

• Career development and growth opportunities

• Tuition/Education assistance programs

• Access to LinkedIn Learning

• Scholarship programs for children of employees

• Parental leave

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions- Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

• Adoption assistance

• Bereavement leave

• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement

• Up to $300 massage reimbursement

• Employee appreciation events

• Employee discounts

• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset- We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.

• Sustainable Results- Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.

• Integrity Above All- We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other

• Inclusive Teamwork- We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.