Automation Project Engineer

Mondelez Manufacturing

  • Portland, OR
  • $106,300-140,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.As part of Manufacturing, you’ll use your skills, our production lines, distribution center, ingredient handling to help create the delicious finished products our consumers love. While taking ownership in your area of work, you’ll also ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues while producing our top-quality products reliably and efficiently within our integrated supply chain.How you will contributeYou will:
  • Lead the design, implementation, and commissioning of automation systems for food manufacturing processes, with a focus on Allen Bradley systems.
  • Experience with risk assessments, hazard analysis and ensuring automation systems are compliant with safety and quality regulations.
  • Manage process automation in key areas of food production, such as batching, mixing, packaging, and quality control, to improve efficiency and product consistency.
  • Oversee multiple automation projects from conception to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to client specifications.
  • Provide expertise in automation systems integration, troubleshooting, and optimization in food manufacturing processes.
  • Review and create project documentation, including system specifications, process flow diagrams, control schematics, and testing protocols.
  • Manage system integration, commissioning, and startup on-site, ensuring that the systems are aligned with operational needs and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure the project meets quality standards and customer expectations.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and technical support.
  • Act as the primary technical point of contact, addressing any issues and ensuring project satisfaction.
  • Conduct detailed system testing and validation, ensuring all systems meet safety and performance standards.
  • Ability to assess and implement continuous improvement strategies within automation systems
  • Travel to multiple sites as needed for project execution, commissioning, troubleshooting, and support.
**More about this role**Education / Certifications:Bachelor's in EngineeringJob specific requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in automation engineering, especially in food manufacturing environments.
  • Expertise with Allen Bradley PLC systems (RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000) and other automation platforms (Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.).
  • Expertise in Ethernet/IP, SCADA, DCS preferable PlantPAX and IIOT
  • Proficiency with project management software (MS Project) and design software (AutoCAD)
  • Strong background on electrical engineering principles, including motor control, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation used in process control.
  • Extensive experience in process automation, including batching, mixing, packaging, and production line control within the food manufacturing industry.
  • Strong background in project management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and timeline management.
  • In-depth knowledge of industrial control systems and safety standards (e.g., NEC, IEC, UL,) and the ability to ensure automation systems are designed and implemented safely.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex automation systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with clients and stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide a team of engineers.
  • Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally, for project-related activities.
**Travel requirements: **Comfortable with domestic and international travel for project execution and support.Work Schedule: Required flexibility

Mondelez Manufacturing