Automation Engineer - Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

About Us:

At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

Overview:

Responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of instrumentation and control concepts as well as maintaining the current control and Automation systems.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Associates degree or five years of technical trade school with experience in developing and maintaining instrument indices, I/O lists, and datasheets is required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to work independently with little to no direction and take initiative within scope of work responsibilities. Ability to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstratable technical proficiency with strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects. Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Electrical Installation and Maintenance practices.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in a production environment to include inside and outside work. This position may perform activities in an environment that contains hazardous elements and requires safety awareness and adherence to all safety policies and guidelines.  Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, BPRs, and support the compliance of applicable ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position requires the ability to sit for a minimum of 6 hours per day; stand, walk, bend over and reach above head less than an hour a day; minimal lifting or carrying of 50 pounds occasionally and repetitive use of hands/arms for writing and computer work. Position requires the ability to climb ladders and be at high levels.

Responsibilities:

• Develop instrument index, I/O list, instrument data sheets, etc. using an instrument database or similar tool
• Assist in selection of instrumentation for process control applications
• Assist in performing instrument sizing calculations for valves, flowmeters, etc.
• Assist Process Engineers and other disciplines with P&ID development
• Develop Control System Network Drawings
• Develop Instrument Bus Drawings
• Coordinate with other disciplines to locate control panels and ensure appropriate control power and utilities are provided for I&C devices and panels
• Provide I&C and automation feedback for the control requirements of process and mechanical equipment
• Develop I&C and automation construction specifications as required
• Manage projects from start to finish to provide support to the Maintenance E&I department with training, project documentation, and drawings
• Mentor E&I Technicians, Automation Specialist, and Controls Technician and Maintenance contractors onsite as required
• Work with OEM and engineering firms to create control panel drawings, and review for accuracy and specification requirements
• Perform maintenance and upgrades on existing control systems
• On call duty on a rotating basis for automation issues
• Other duties as assigned

Salary Range:105000-135000EEO Statement:

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history) for recruitment, hiring, and promotion decisions.