Automation Engineer

About YaYAFoods:

YaYAFoods 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 proventrack recordof satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers always striving to exceed expectationsoninnovation quality service and speed to market. For further information about us please check our website at .

A career at YaYAFOODS will offer you the opportunity to

• Build a career notjust havea job.
• Workin 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 5000Rs Logix5000 I/O signal exchange
• Assist in automation and controls systemsdesign 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 thatall theproject elements are compliant with applicable safety regulatory and legal requirements.
• Compliance with all rules & policiesregardinghealth safety occupational safety environmental safety food safety legal regulations company requirements etc.
• Compliance with the Companys Integrated Management Systems which includes butisnot limited to Production Quality Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned

Profile:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Control Engineering or related fields-required
• Minimum2 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
• Strongproficiencyusing Microsoft Excel at an expert level
• Must havea verystrongwritten and verbal communication skills with exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail