Automation Specialist

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! Job Title: Automation Specialist Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide technical support in the troubleshooting of electrical and control systems and machinery throughout the facility. Design, modify and upgrade electrical control systems. Additionally, assist in the development of electrical skills in our maintenance department inclusive of maintaining documentation as directed. Perform other tasks as directed. Essential Duties: Review and approve electrical schematics changes and updates made under your direction providing this information to engineering. Drawings shall be updated with corrections, recorded and distributed to the correct panels. Ensure compliance with all safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policies and procedures in areas of own responsibility; provide ongoing training and enforcement as appropriate. This shall include design and implementation of redundant electrical safety circuits as per code and general industrial practices. Assist in developing and updating an electrical PM program. Review current machine PM schedules and steps and suggest changes as needed to encompass electrical devices and cleaning procedures. Assist in the standardization of controls throughout the production areas. Engage local vendors to ensure we are utilizing the best devices and that we are standardizing machinery for common parts. Analyze electrical processes and methods; recommend and implement changes and new programs which improve costs. Administer the practical exams for mechanics seeking to gain the electrical specialty skill. Provide guidance to them and offer methods for improvement to hone their skill set. Minimum Experience: Total Yrs. of Experience: 5 to 7 years. Associates degree in electrical related studies or 5 years’ experience. Equipment/Software Skills: PC Literacy. Electrical power, control, and PCL diagnostic skills. Minimum Formal Education: Associate Degree Major: Electrical Skills and Abilities: 1) The ideal candidate is required to have good organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. 2) Important to have good problem solving skills. 3) Critical and forward thinking important. Working Conditions & Physical Demands: Physical: Must have the ability to sit and walk for extended periods of times on a daily basis. Sensory: Must utilize all senses as normal. Mental/Reasoning: Must have strong analytical and problem solving abilities to accommodate a quick paced environment (a quick thinker). Equal Employment Opportunity: B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. With our headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.