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Bolthouse Farms · 5 hours ago

Automation Specialist

Bolthouse Farms, part of Generous Brands, is a leading provider of chilled juice and beverages. The Automation Specialist role is responsible for assisting with process improvements, maintaining plant automation systems, and troubleshooting electrical issues to support production efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Assists Engineering with updates, changes and testing of new modifications
Contributes to new equipment implementations and projects
Performs periodic maintenance of automation control systems and hardware
Performs troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation issues for the site packaging and process equipment, transfer system, ancillary facility equipment and building automation systems
Contributes to continuous improvement projects
Demonstrates and understands safety as a core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same
Understands and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out)
Supports food safety, legality, and quality programs
Maintains product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools
Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Evolution Fresh Mission & Values
Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Qualification

Automation ExperienceSCADA/HMI DevelopmentPLC ProgrammingElectrical TroubleshootingIndustrial AutomationRockwell Automation ProductsProcess Control InstrumentsIndustrial NetworkingBasic Math SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Automation Experience (2 years)
High school diploma/GED, US military service or equivalent
Proficiency with one or more SCADA/HMI development software suites
Understanding of the use and interpretation of various test instruments in conjunction with properly interpreting schematics and technical drawings
Proficiency with industrial automation programming including but not limited to: PLC ladder logic modification, troubleshooting, and one or more Rockwell PLC programming languages
Knowledgeable with Rockwell Automation products such as PLC's, VFD's, Servo's, and field instrumentation devices
Proficiency with common process control instruments such as motor drives, valves, relays and measurement transducers for pressure, temperature, and flow as well as other sensor devices required
Knowledgeable with industrial networking theory and hardware used to connect control system components and instrumentation including a wide variety of fiber, wired and wireless systems using industrial protocols (Control Net, Device Net, Ethernet I/P, ASI, Modbus, etc.)
Familiar with physical and virtual server architecture
Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies and procedures
Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision
Ability to work with a diverse team environment
Attention to detail
Basic math skills
Years of experience in specific field or utilizing designated skills (minimum needed to be qualified): Relevant experience in similar industry (3 Years)
PLC Programming specific to Rockwell Automation software suite (3 Years)
Electrical troubleshooting (3 Years)
General industrial maintenance and electrical systems (3 Years)
Interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings including original equipment manuals (1 Year)
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes including NEC 70 and NFPA 70E (1 Year)

Preferred

Associates degree or direct relevant experience in any of the following fields / areas: Industrial Controls, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, Computer Science, Network Architecture or Infrastructure
Technical leadership, with the ability to coach and mentor team partners
Familiarity with the food and beverage operations
Knowledgeable with AC/DC theory, Ohm's Law, transformers, power supplies and troubleshooting
Familiarity with ANSI/ISA S88 standards
Knowledgeable with networked, manufacturing printers
Familiarity with the development and ongoing maintenance of SCADA systems including User Interface Systems/ HMI's, including but not limited to, the following applications: WonderWare In-Touch, Archestra, RS Logix, and Ignition Suite
Knowledgeable with the modification and maintenance of database applications including, but not limited to, SQL Server
Familiarity with the basic troubleshooting of industrial robotics programing such as ABB robotics
Familiar with the modification and maintenance of electrical documentation using AutoCAD, including panel, equipment, and process and instrumentation drawings (PID)
Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF)

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Group Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Group Short & Long-Term Disability
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Gym Membership Discounts

Company

Bolthouse Farms

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Bolthouse Farms is a vertically-integrated farm company that produces and offers refrigerated beverages, especially for toddlers. It is a sub-organization of Campbell Soup Company.

H1B Sponsorship

Bolthouse Farms has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2019-04-15Acquired

Leadership Team

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Clay Huffman
Chief Financial Officer
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Michael Rosenthal
CFO, GM and Chief Innovation Officer
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