Automation Specialist jobs in Chicago, IL

Overview

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling is a proud West Coast and Midwest bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola brands. We deliver Coca-Cola products to restaurants, sporting venues, businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, convenience stores and supermarkets. We work with iconic brands and exceptional people – because you can’t have one without the other.

Responsibilities

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

• Shift: Full Time, 1st Shift
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement

If you enjoy our products, you’ll really enjoy being a part of our team!

Pay Transparency Statement: 

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program. 

Position Summary:  

The Automation Electrical Controls Specialist maintains and troubleshoots automated warehousing equipment from various suppliers. This position identifies and prioritizes controls and electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a distribution facility. The Automation Controls Specialist develops and maintains electrical and controls system documentation for distribution center automation equipment.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: 

• Execute projects involving Siemens, PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus, various VFDs, and iFix
• Train team members in Electricity and Controls for the purpose of minimizing Automation downtime
• Configure and maintain industrial networks, i.e., Ethernet, DeviceNet, Remote I/O. etc.
• Develop routines and SOPs to properly maintain the controls assets
• Identify and prioritize controls and electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a distribution facility
• Assist the Automation Manager and Supervisor(s) with processes on tracking efficiencies derived from automated equipment
• Develop and maintain electrical and controls system documentation
• Maintain process documentation, i.e., P ID, Ladder, CAD drawings, etc.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automation equipment from various suppliers
• Administer control software to achieve the balance between mechanical and controls changes to effectively handle all containers
• Maintain hardware and software: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, Networks, Licenses, Technical Support, and various electrical systems
• Support the supervision of the electrical installation and integration of equipment and controls
• Follow the established Controls and Electrical specifications
• Cooperate with team to achieve measurable results within allocated timeframe or sooner
• Identify the most critical work that needs to be done and prioritize the work
• Coordinate and organize resources and people in effective ways to accomplish short, medium and long terms goals
• Stay current on the emerging technologies, innovations, developments and document electrical and controls as needed
• Assist with calibration procedures for process instruments, which measure temperature, pressure, flow, level and composition
• Assist with installation of Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) in other facilities as needed
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 plus years of controls experience in an industrial environment or HS Diploma/GED/Technical School certificate and 6 plus years of controls experience in an industrial environment
• Problem solving and troubleshooting mindset
• Proficiency in PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Networks (DeviceNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet)
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• PNP and NPN sensors, Rockwell Software, Servo motors experience
• CMMS software (i.e., SAP, etc.) experience
• Fundamental understanding of engineering flows and hardware functionalities
• Travel up to 20% as needed
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Electrical certification
• Vocational certification
• Mechanical experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.