Automations Engineer (all genders)

in our plant / administrative department in Sioux City

Term of employment: Full-time Start: As soon as possible Working model: Hybrid

The GELITA Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of collagen proteins and is represented on all continents with more than 2,900 employees and 20 sites. With our global presence and expertise, we provide natural collagen protein solutions in the health and nutrition markets as well as in the pharmaceutical and medical industries. In addition, our products offer a wide range of exciting innovative technical applications. Guided by our GELITA Values and scientific research, we drive innovation and consistently focus on excellence, experience and customer orientation.

What You Will Contribute

GELITA USA is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Automations Engineer. This position will primarily work with operations to find solutions to automation and process problems. The role also works on capital projects and process improvement projects for GELITA USA. In addition to typical engineering functions, the job requires the ability to work well with all levels of personnel. This position will report to the Manager Automations.

What We Will Achieve Together

• Provide assistance to operations personnel seeking solutions to automation & process problems
• Automation system reliability (PLC, HMI, Thick & Thin Clients, Networks, UPS, Data Historian)
• Develop and execute complex process control system integration projects of small to medium size and significant complexity simultaneously
• Perform project deliverables independently while adhering to scope, schedule, and budget constraints
• Program, configure, test, and commission PLC and HMI based control systems
• Coordinate and participate in factory and site acceptance testing procedures
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis exercises and execute on associated action items
• Perform annual software upgrades as required
• Utilize GELITA's Integrated Service Agreement with Rockwell to solve problems
• Automation database management
• Manages assigned engineering projects
• Participate in the rotating on-call system to provide 24/7/365 coverage for the sites
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provides knowledge and counsel to others
• Travel as needed to support shutdown windows and large-scale projects (up to 10%)
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• The preferred candidate will have two (2) plus years of automations, electrical and instrumentation work experience, with some of that time in a food & beverage or pharmaceutical environment
• Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering (preferably chemical or electrical engineering) or related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• The ability to maintain constructive relationships is essential.
  
  

What Awaits You

We value the diversity of our employees and are convinced that an inclusive working environment leads to better and more sustainable results. We therefore always make our selection decisions on the basis of competence and performance, regardless of personal or socio-cultural characteristics and beliefs. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application!