If you combine hands-on automation engineering experience, including knowledge of control system technology, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence cross-functionally, the role of Automation Engineer offers you some compelling opportunities. Consider:

• You can expand your skills and experience in an impact role with visibility to teams and stakeholders across North America, and to the Global Engineering team.
• Bonduelle Fresh Americas (BFA) has been investing in automation across multiple facilities over the past few years. You will work at the heart of this focus and have influence with a wide group of stakeholders as we transfer from many manual to automated processes.
• You will be part of an interconnected, global Engineering group, that includes supportive teams and outstanding talent.
• BFA is committed to career development and succession planning. In this role, you can highlight your skill, talent and professional growth potential.
• You will work in a positive, team-oriented culture -- Bonduelle is a values-driven company dedicated to making a consistently positive impact on employees, communities, the environment, and customers.
• Enjoy the stability and resources of a global industry leader and essential business. While other businesses have been contracting, we have continued to see strong growth. With nationwide demand for healthy food choices and the ongoing creation of innovative new products, we anticipate continued growth.

You can be located on either the West or East Coast, as long as you are within commuting distance of Irwindale, CA or Florence, or Swedesboro, NJ. Additionally, you must be able to travel 25%-50% to visit Bonduelle facilities, and vendor and customer locations across North America. Relocation assistance may be available to the right candidate.  Quick question for you - click here

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle (BON.PA), and home of the Ready Pac Foods brand. Bonduelle has been family-owned for over 100 years, and our leaders believe that plant-based foods offer the most powerful leverage to respond to major challenges for the future. With four processing facilities throughout the U.S., we focus on fresh vegetables, salads and fresh meal solutions for the Americas. We manufacture a complete range of products featuring fresh produce and protein under the company’s Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready Snax®, Cool Cuts®, and Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ brands.

Pictured: For nearly 50 years, Ready Pac Foods has offered American consumers healthier and fresh options. We also provide an extensive portfolio of private label products to retailers and the foodservice industry.

To be a good fit for the Automation Engineer opportunity, you will have:​

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical (preferred), Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; an advanced degree is an advantage. Quick question for you - click here
• 5+ years of experience in hands-on automation engineering and programming with PLC / HMI / BMS systems in the manufacturing industry.
• At least 2 years of experience in an FDA-regulated industry like Food (preferred), BioPharma, Pharma, etc. Quick question for you - click here
• Minimum 1 year of Automation Management experience over projects and/or plant personnel; solid project management skills.
• Excellent people, team, and verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence without formal authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work in refrigerated facilities where temperatures can be as low as 34 degrees F.
• Willingness to travel 25%-50%.

Preferred but not required:

• Fresh cut Food Produce industry experience.
• Experience with technologies including PLCs -- Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Modicon, HMI, Fix32, Operator interface terminals like Panel View, etc. 
• Documentation and computer system validation experience.
• Automation / Controls engineering experience in a system integrator environment.

As an essential business, we are taking appropriate precautions to protect the health and safety of all employees, including strong Covid-19 protocols at every plant.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering, as Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying and implementing technology to provide automation support to all North American manufacturing plants. Daily, you will leverage your knowledge of control system technology (PLCs, HMIs, OIs, etc.), as well as your strong grounding in the scientific fundamentals and the basic principles of systems used in processing and packaging, to support automation changes and inform project data.

This is an individual contributor role. You will act as a key member of the Engineering team and support the Engineering, Plant Operations, and Maintenance teams on a range of automation projects at multiple sites. On a high level, you will delve into the details of planning and defining projects, while also getting hands-on in terms of troubleshooting, controls, and validating the automation. On project work, you'll typically be part of a project team including a project engineer(s), a project leader, and the Tech team, including programmers, at each plant. Your specific responsibilities will include: 

• The development and maintenance of automation / project standards.
• Assessing, identifying, and developing automation solutions that support business investments.
• Understanding and identifying technology solutions that are the best fit for the required solution.
• Developing cost estimates, schedules, execution and startup budgets, and planning for activities.
• Providing oversight of OEM's, contractors and BFA personnel working on controls projects.
• Documenting automation / control systems (e.g. block flows, single line diagrams, P&ID's, etc.).
• Leveraging your project management skills to support key initiatives (i.e. developing robust timelines, cost estimates, etc.).
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Effectively interfacing with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Procurement teams to support current operations and new installations.
• Attending Global Engineering meetings in Irwindale.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Healthy Products, Healthy Values
"Giving people the freedom to eat healthier" has a deeper meaning for us. We believe in responsible business practices that benefit our associates, consumers and communities. Every consumer should have access to fresh, healthy and convenient choices and every one of our products is made with responsibly-sourced ingredients, by individuals who are treated ethically and with respect every day.

Be the Difference
The Bonduelle Fresh Americas Difference is our identity. It defines the value we create that fuels our growth in order to be the most innovative fresh food company. It also defines the culture we create that enables our success and gives us the freedom to invest in our people, our business, and ultimately our consumers. The values defined in The Difference support our ability to give our Associates the freedom to drive results, learn and have fun. 

Corporate Responsibility
We are passionate about promoting sustainable agriculture, reducing our environmental impact, encouraging all employees to drive a culture of corporate social responsibility (CSR), feeding people well and feeding them sustainably, and promoting the well-being of our employees and communities. See the video for more information.

Rewarding Environment
Our culture values teamwork and collaboration, and we are proactive about maintaining an atmosphere that is positive and motivating. We encourage and reward engagement, such as identifying potential safety or quality issues.

Excellent Compensation
In addition to competitive compensation and bonus opportunity, we offer healthcare benefits to all associates after 30 days of employment, a 401(k) plan after 60 days, a tuition reimbursement program, and more.