Automation Controls Specialist

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!   More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-JV1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $94,300 - $122,600 Annual Bonus Eligibility Low-Cost Comprehensive Benefits Package 401k & Company Match  Paid Time Off   Tuition Reimbursement On the Job Training with Advancement Opportunities The posted salary range reflects the range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual starting salary will be determined based on internal pay equity to promote consistency and fairness across comparable roles, while also considering the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications. What You Will Be Doing: Provide automation controls support to a highly automated and fast paced baking, or distribution facility.   The position will require experience with the latest versions of the Allen Bradley family of PLC’s, VFD’s and HMI’s/OIT’s to be used in conjunction with a strong understanding of electrical controls systems, mechanical drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, PC’s, Robotics, and Controls networks.  Review key plant metrics/KPIs and equipment data to identify potential areas for continuous improvement then lead a team to develop an engineered solution  Provide electrical troubleshooting and industrial controls support to the maintenance department  What We Will Need From You: Provide leadership and, or training to one or two other automation technicians.    Promote a strong teamwork environment  Supports without hesitation General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense Initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes & are Priority #1.  Work requires the ability to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand and follow work and safety instructions.   Capable of moving up and down building stairways in a multi-level plant to reach job assignments and perform the tasks required.   Worker will be exposed to all hazards of machinery and equipment in an operational baking environment  This position is not a relief/fill-in Supervisor for Maintenance Supervisor absence  Education and Work Experience: EE Degree, or equivalent  Three, or more years’ experience in the Automation field  A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.  Equipment specific knowledge may be required based on location   Strong experience with the following software packages Rockwell Controls Software  AutoCad (Preferred)  Microsoft Office  Strong overall electrical knowledge and experience with electrical and industrial control systems.  Excellent communication skills and effective team building skills a must  Experience in a food processing plant is a plus  The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.   Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.   It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.