TreeHouse Foods

Manufacturing

AutomationEngineer

$65–98k Brantford, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Automation Engineer at TreeHouse Foods. Skills: Automation, Control Systems, PLC Programming, SCADA, Python Scripting, Troubleshooting, Continuous Improvement, Project Management. Provide hands-on technical support and advanced problem-solving skills for control systems and production process equipment.. Drive continuous improvement and modifications of automation machinery and production processes.”

What You'll Achieve.

maximize line uptime; ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and general facility safety standards; ensuring optimal control functionality within process systems

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

advanced problem-solving skills; troubleshoot and resolve issues; Investigate and troubleshoot process problems; identifying root causes of issues

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and/or equivalent experience is required., Three to five years in a manufacturing consumer packaged goods or foodeverage experience is required., expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining automation and control systems., Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs, electrical instrumentation, and industrial networking protocols., Experience in designing and modifying automation control systems., Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics using SCADA., Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and quality standards., project management skills with the ability to lead and execute multiple projects., Effective communication and training abilities to support operations and maintenance teams., Commitment to upholding safety, food safety, and facility compliance standards., Proficient with Microsoft Office.

What You'll Do.

Provide hands-on technical support and advanced problem-solving skills for control systems and production process equipment.

Drive continuous improvement and modifications of automation machinery and production processes.

Ensure compliance with quality

and general facility safety standards.

and resolve issues related to the design

and operation of control systems and semi-automated production processing and packaging equipment.

Modify existing automation systems and design

and commission new automation control systems.

Investigate and troubleshoot process problems while initiating and contributing to continuous improvement and quality enhancement initiatives.

Troubleshoot applications involving electrical/electronic instrumentation

Collaborate with Operations to address design and operational concerns

ensuring optimal control functionality within process systems.

Designing and maintaining SCADA/MES software using industry platforms (Ignition and PanelView).

Developing Python scripts for automation tasks and custom functionality and work within Ignition's Python scripting environment to create tailored production solutions.

Assess and interpret equipment conditions

providing recommendations for repairs and identifying root causes of issues.

Lead and manage turnkey projects from initiation to completion

including developing detailed plans

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Operations to address design and operational concerns, ensuring optimal control functionality within process systems.; support operations and maintenance teams.

Communication Scope

Effective communication and training abilities

Process & Methodology

Lead and manage turnkey projects from initiation to completion, including developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives., project management skills with the ability to lead and execute multiple projects.

Full Job Description

**Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** ON Brantford **Job Type:** Engineering Manufacturing **Job Posting Title:** Automation Engineer **About Us:** TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future. Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—**Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together** We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals. **What You Gain:** * Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day! * RRSP program with a 3% employer match (with increased matches awarded based on service) and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll! * Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days and 11 company holidays! * Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way. * An inclusive working envi

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