Controls and Automation (PAC) Engineering Manager

Overview

The Power Automation and Controls (PAC) Engineering Manager will be a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for uptime, continuous improvement, troubleshooting, leading and training operators on all automation equipment within the Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Warehouse.

 

This individual will be working with state-of-the-art industrial controls hardware and will be collaborating with a diverse team to help deliver automation processes to the highest standards.

 

The PAC Engineer will be expected to work in a start-up environment with all types of trades, standing up sophisticated Material Handling Automation Equipment and transition to Site Engineering to manage equipment; lead a team of technical individuals; lead loss elimination and performance improvement activities around the automation; build technical capability and competency the team he/she will be leading; build capability within the operations organization around the fundamental skill sets needed to support the equipment; lead technical team daily direction setting meetings; manage and own electrical safety program for the site; manage and own functional safety program for the site; be the sites electrical safety officer; and support daily Operations. 

 

This individual will not only be a technical SME, but a technical leader and people leader to help create a sustainable organization that can support and progress the organization towards a future with automation.

 

 

As wholly owned subsidiaries of Chick-fil-A, Inc., Chick-fil-A Supply and Bay Center Foods are food production and distribution services networks focused entirely on serving the unique needs and growing volume of Chick-fil-A restaurants.

The Chick-fil-A Supply service networks are comprised of two components:

• Distribution Center – State-of-the-art warehouses that house supply for Chick-fil-A restaurants
• Transportation – Growing fleet of delivery vehicles that supply Chick-fil-A restaurants

 

 

Benefits: 

 

On top of annual earnings, you will get an additional $22,000 worth of Benefits per year!

 

• Food and Drinks Provided: Free meals, snacks and drinks as part of your workday!
• Generous Paid Time Off:

          - PTO: Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first  year with immediate access to (40) hours upon hire

          - Wellness: (16) hours per year

          - Holidays: (7) days per year and (1) floating holiday

• Health Insurance Options: A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families
• Retirement: 401k with 5% match for eligible employees
• Education Investment Plan: We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!
• Additional Benefits: To help you thrive in all areas of life including emotional, social, physical, financial and spiritual.

 

Responsibilities

Business Requirements:

• Strong technical background to help troubleshoot and eliminate tough problems, as well as implement innovative solutions.
• Managing and updating key OT equipment in the form of bugs, firmware updates, outages etc.
• Manage and coordinate controls hardware upgrades, obsolesce, and failures.
• Manage the day-to-day operations and systems needs for all automation equipment.
• Managing a team of technical individuals and warehouse team members that will be operating and maintaining the automation systems and equipment.
• Responsible for all PLC, Drive, Decentralized IO module, etc. troubleshooting.
• Comfortable with developing code for PLC application in ladder logic, function block or structured text.
• Comfortable with troubleshooting and develop visualization screens (HMI’s, Thin Clients, etc.) in FTView Studio, Aveva, etc.
• Capable of developing a Root Cause Analysis and drive work in systematic and structured form.
• Capable of interfacing with Warehouse Management Systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems
• Basic to intermediate understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing Practices.
• Capable of using AutoCAD Electrical to maintain and make updates to electrical schematics.
• Understanding of Power Systems both in application and theory.
• Previous experience working in environment where he/she has been exposed to environments leading up to 1000 VAC and understands the fundamental requirements to operate safely in those environments.

 

 

Customer Relations:

• Capable of collaborating with a diverse team to help drive out losses and improve performances. Cross Disciplinary team includes and is not limited to: Industrial Engineers, Operations Managers, Operator Techs, Maintenance Techs, Foods Safety and Environmental Health and Safety.
• Capable of leveraging and managing different 3rd party contractors and OEMs.
• Possess intimate knowledge of who the customers are and the ability to put others above himself/herself.
• Demonstrate the ability to value both relationships and results.

Minimum Qualifications

Soft Skills:

• 7+ years of experience Industrial Controls and Power Systems.
• 7+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems troubleshooting and maintenance support.
• 5+ years of experience in an Automated Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment.
• 2+ years of experience in managing technical individuals and/or engineers.
• 4+ years of experience with project leadership of large capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience of Power Automation & Controls tools in an Industrial, Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment.
• Capable of learning in a dynamic, complex environment.
• Capable of troubleshooting and eliminating losses by analyzing source code and improving through a structured change management process.
• Strong leadership, business problem definition, and priority setting skills.
• Aptitude for communicating insights and collaborating across teams/organizations.
• Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs.
• Experience in dealing with multiple issues and decision-making involving contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc.
• Excellent business communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate between several vendors, partners, OEM’s and consulting teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

 

 

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate skill with programming in ladder logic, function block and structure text in Rockwell Platforms.
• Intermediate skill in developing HMI screens in both FTView Machine Edition and Site Edition platforms, as well as in Aveva.
• Intermediate skill in motion control applications: integrating servo drive systems, configuring servo drives, configuring motion profiles, tuning motion applications, and sizing/implementation servo applications.
• Basic skill with process controls applications: Opera or PlantPAX design applications, PID tuning and applications, instrumentation calibration and setup (Flow Meters, Scales, Control Valves, Pressure Transducers, Radar, etc.).
• Programming knowledge and experience desired, i.e., Python, LabVIEW, Java, C#, MATLAB, etc.
• Basic knowledge of machine safety practices, and capable of executing a risk assessment.
• Basic knowledge of national codes not limited to: NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, ISO, OSHA, UL508A, and IEEE.
• Intermediate to Expert Understanding of circuit design, derating, and hardware integration.
• Understanding of both single phase and 3 phase electrical circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot power failures for both single and three phase circuits; not limited to ground faults, short circuits, open circuits, etc.
• Capable of interpreting and analyzing single line diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment electrical prints.
• Machine and/or Process Control experience.
• Capable of working with different classes of sensors, drives, servos, motors, and controllers in an industrial setting.
• Ability to learn Robotics and Industrial Vision to eliminate losses on the floor.

Preferred Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience Industrial Controls and Power Systems.
• 9+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems troubleshooting and maintenance support.
• 9+ years of experience in an Automated Manufacturing or Distribution environment.
• 4+ years of experience managing technical individuals and engineers.
• 7+ years of experience with project leadership of large capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience of Power Automation & Controls tools in an Industrial, Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment.
• Advanced skill with programming in ladder logic, function block and structure text in Rockwell Platforms.
• Advanced skill in developing HMI screens in both FTView Machine Edition and Site Edition platforms.
• Capable of managing managed switches and enforcing OT Network best practices.
• Advanced skill in motion control applications: integrating servo drive systems, configuring servo drives, configuring motion profiles, tuning motion applications, and sizing/implementation servo applications.
• Intermediate skill with process controls applications: Opera or PlantPAX design applications, PID tuning and applications, instrumentation calibration and setup (Flow Meters, Scales, Control Valves, Pressure Transducers, Radar, etc.).
• Intermediate knowledge of machine safety practices, and capable of executing a risk assessment.
• Intermediate knowledge of national codes not limited to: NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, ISO, OSHA, UL508A, and IEEE.
• Strong Operational and Technical experience in Industrial, Manufacturing and/or Distribution environments.
• Intermediate to Advanced experience with robotic controllers and 3D vision systems.
• Experience driving integrations between Industrial systems and third-party stakeholders.

Minimum Years of Experience

7

Travel Requirements

15%

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree

Major/Concentration

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (Preference is Electrical) *Industrial Controls or Robotics a plus

Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale)

3.0 or Higher