Come be part of our new project - supporting our sister company Tru Fru manufacturing within our Salt Lake City Facility. 

The Maintenance Automation Engineer is responsible for the upkeep, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated systems and machinery in a production or industrial environment. This role focuses on maintaining operational efficiency and reliability while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement and resolve automation-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• System Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of automation systems, including PLCs, SCADA, HMI, robotics, and sensors.
• Diagnose and resolve malfunctions in automated systems to minimize downtime.
• Update, back up, and restore control system programs and configurations.
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for automation equipment.
• Use predictive maintenance tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging) to identify potential issues.
• Optimization and Upgrades
• Analyze automation processes to identify areas for efficiency and reliability improvements.
• Implement system upgrades, including hardware and software changes, to enhance performance.
• Recommend and integrate new technologies to optimize production.
• Safety and Compliance
• Ensure all automation systems adhere to safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, IEC, NFPA).
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and other safety protocols during maintenance activities.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance activities, program changes, and system configurations.
• Prepare reports on system performance, downtime, and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaboration and Training
• Work closely with production teams, mechanical and electrical engineers, and external vendors to resolve complex automation issues.
• Train maintenance personnel on the operation and troubleshooting of automated systems.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider).
• Strong understanding of HMI, SCADA, and industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet).
• Knowledge of robotic systems, vision systems, and industrial drives (e.g., VFDs, servos).
• Familiarity with control panel design, wiring, and electrical schematics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years in automation maintenance or engineering within an industrial setting.
• Certifications (preferred): Siemens TIA Certification, Rockwell Automation Certification, or equivalent.
• Physical Requirements Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to heat, noise, and confined spaces. Capability to lift up to [weight, e.g., 50 lbs] and perform physical tasks, such as climbing ladders or working in awkward positions.

6p - 6:30am, 2-2-3 schedule

SUMMARY 

 The primary role of the Maintenance Mechanic is to provide competent & effective Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance support to the Plant and Facility operations in a safe manner. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, adjusting and repairing of plant machinery to meet industry standards while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA and Local Government. The position will require a flexible schedule focusing on preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Installed, and/or troubleshoot and repair Manufacturing equipment such as: assembly, conveyors, forming, mixing (Oven operations is a plus).
• Follows work instructions and OSHA safety rules, including the use of all PPE and other safety equipment in an industrial environment.
• Diagnose problems, replace and repair parts, detect and replace defective items, test and make final adjustments for high-speed production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair all electrical functions.
• Must be able to prioritize and triage in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to maintain equipment in accordance with diagrams and manufactures specifications while following preventative maintenance work orders and scheduled PM’S.
• Generate work orders, and parts request.
• Be able to use some machine shop, and other related machines as required to repair parts or fabricate modifications.
• Complete work orders and PMs and the documentation for that work
• Ability to use mechanical and pneumatic processes: including cylinders and glue machines, date coders.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, and other appropriate equipment
• Maintain current GMP, Safety, Food Safety, & technical knowledge by actively participating in training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• 2+ years of experience working in the food manufacturing industry.
• 4 years of experience working as an experienced level maintenance mechanic.
• PLC experience is a plus
• Able to work rotation 12-hour shift including weekends and some overtime and occasionally.
• Ability to follow manufacturing specifications and schematics.
• Knowledge of food grade aluminum and stainless-steel welding techniques.
• Complete knowledge of fabrication techniques.
• Electrical knowledge and packing machinery experience a plus.
• Possess a full complement of the necessary hand and power tools to support an industrial manufacturing plant.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize items and be self-motivated.
• Complete knowledge of all tools required for industrial maintenance, including those used to broach, mill, and lathe.
• Must be able to communicate and understand safety issues, including reading the information on safety equipment and relaying relevant information to coworkers.
• Have a basic knowledge of control power and main power.
• Be able to identify and understand all different lubricants and their use for a chain lube to a high-performance synthetic lube.
• Knowledge of welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Acetylene).
• Understand pneumatic and water systems.
• Must be able to use soldering techniques
• Must be able to read electrical schematics.
• Must be able to identify appropriate motor frame, power load, and amp draw.
• Must have their own set of professional electrical tools, including voltmeter and amp meter.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Complete working knowledge of the manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of five years’ experience in related jobs.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and energized equipment.  The noise level in the work environment varies depending on tasks.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a Full Time Non-Exempt position 40 hour per week, and it may require working additional hours depending on business need requirements.

The Good Stuff – Benefits!!
Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program 

This position would also be of interest to people have worked as the following:

Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Plant Maintenance Technician, Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Engineer, Production Maintenance Technician

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to lead the development of custom electromechanical test equipment for our manufacturing plant. In this role, you will own the end-to-end creation of testers—architecting the test software, designing the data pipelines, and integrating these systems with our mechanical and electrical hardware designs.

You will also serve as a crucial liaison between our internal software engineering team and the manufacturing test team, ensuring our factory software seamlessly communicates with broader company systems and databases.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Software Architecture & Development: Architect, write, and maintain robust test automation software and scripts to control test sequences for complex hardware assemblies.
• Database & Data Pipeline Management: Architect and manage data logging systems using SQL databases, ensuring test yields, failures, and manufacturing metrics are reliably captured, stored, and accessible.
• The "Bridge": Act as the primary technical liaison between the manufacturing engineering team and the core internal software development team. Define APIs, align software architectures, and ensure factory data flows seamlessly into company-wide systems.
• IPC & Hardware Integration: Program IPCs (Industrial PCs) to interface with physical test fixtures and devices under test. Integrate software with sensors, actuators, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, TCP/IP, CAN bus, industrial Ethernet).
• End-to-End Tester Design: Collaborate on the electromechanical design of the testers, including specifying components, reviewing electrical wiring schematics, and understanding the mechanical fixturing.
• Testing & Validation: Develop highly reliable automated test procedures for complex embedded systems and electromechanical devices.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate is an interdisciplinary expert who thrives at the intersection of software and physical hardware. You should possess:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 5+ years of experience in test automation, manufacturing engineering, or systems integration.
• Technical Mastery: Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming, scripting, and version control (Git), alongside extensive experience with relational SQL databases.
• Automation Expertise: Hands-on experience with IPC programming, PC-based control systems, and industrial automation environments (such as IEC 61131-3 standards).
• Collaborative Mindset: Proven ability to integrate high-level software with physical hardware and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with software teams on system requirements.
• Bonus Skills: A solid understanding of electromechanical design (CAD software like Creo) and specific experience testing IoT products or complex embedded systems.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Senior Product Quality Engineer will play a critical role throughout the entire product lifecycle — from concept and design through production, deployment, and end-of-life. This individual will collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Quality teams to define product quality criteria, and validation methods that ensure exceptional performance and reliability. The ideal candidate is a proactive technical leader who can influence cross-functional stakeholders through data-driven insights, clear communication, and decisive action. Occasional travel will be required to support product builds, testing, and corrective-actions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Product Management, Design, and Manufacturing teams to balance cost, development, quality, and user experience.

• Drive design decisions using technical expertise, test and field data and risk analysis. 

• Lead development builds to ensure design, manufacturing processes, equipment, and suppliers are ready for mass production.

• Define and own product quality criteria, validation methods, and test standards from concept through end of life.

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and correlate lab testing to real-world use cases.

• Manage testing at test houses and manufacturing partners.

• Analyze test data and provide clear recommendations for product release, improvements, and corrective actions.

• Promote organizational adoption of quality tools and best practices, to enhance development efficiency and product robustness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in the development and manufacture of electronic devices. 

• Experience with new product introduction process, electro-mechanical assembly, MFG processes, fixture design, Mechanical modeling and quality statistics.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to partner and test locations.

• Hands on experience with test equipment and general shop tools 

• Knowledge of Quality Methods, DOE, DFX, DFMEA, DMAIC.

• Familiarity with common specifications such as MIL, UL, FCC, CE, IP, etc.

• Work independently and proactively with very little direction or oversight

• Effective presentation and project management skills