Niagara
bottled water
Sr.AutomationEngineer
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“Sr. Automation Engineer at Niagara. Skills: Automation strategy, Technical leadership, Troubleshooting, Data analysis. Own technical solution selection. Develop advanced automation strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Driving significant advancements in automation and operational efficiency; Achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water; Make an impact; Build a satisfying career; Enhance safety, quality, and efficiency; Accountability for outcomes, not just recommendations
Industry & Context.
analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; Advanced Troubleshooting; Expert-level troubleshooting; Solve challenging problems
50% - on average travel required, Los Angeles County applicants only
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field, 4 years – Extensive experience with PLCs, control systems, and industrial automation, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and develop and assess junior and mid-level engineers, 4 years- Experience in position, 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Nice to Have
6 years – experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing, Experience leading the integration of AI enabled industrial automation technologies (e. g. , vision inspection, intelligent sensors, adaptive equipment functions, or vendor embedded AI modules) in production environments, including validation and operational support considerations, Advanced proficiency with Rockwell, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms, Extensive experience with SCADA systems, HMIs, and industrial networks, Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, Professional Engineering (PE) license or relevant advanced certifications, Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field
What You'll Do.
Own technical solution selection
Develop advanced automation strategies
Manage automation initiatives
Advise leadership on trade-offs
Lead commissioning and validation
Approve control system designs
Act as technical lead
Provide technical direction
Review technical approaches
Act as escalation point
Act as final technical authority
Perform expert-level troubleshooting
Collaborate with maintenance
Establish documentation standards
Authorize temporary process changes
Conduct data analysis
Determine AI automation performance
Initiate improvement projects
Decide automation performance warrants redesign
Develop visualization tools
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Work with cross-functional teams
Serve as final technical decision-maker
Ensure compliance with safety
Represent automation engineering
Defines engagement models
Ensures engineering work aligns
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Develop lasting relationships with great people; Develop junior and mid-level engineers; Act as the technical lead and day-to-day work coordinator for automation engineers; Provide technical direction, expectations, and prioritization guidance to engineers; Review, challenge, and approve technical approaches produced by other engineers; Serve as the primary escalation point for engineering guidance and conflict resolution; Collaborate with maintenance and production teams; Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and quality; Serve as the final technical decision-maker when cross-functional alignment cannot be reached; Represent automation engineering in audits, reviews, and external technical discussions; Defines engagement models between automation engineering, plants, OEMs, and system integrators; Drives consistency across plants, OEMs, and engineering contributors; Encourages and models teamwork
Communication Scope
communication skills; Translate automation performance, risks, and investment needs into executive-ready communication
Process & Methodology
Lead large-scale projects, Manage a portfolio of automation initiatives, Balancing capacity, risk, business value, and resource allocation, Advise leadership on trade-offs, sequencing, and resource alignment across competing priorities, Prioritization of automation work
Full Job Description
At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: * Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. * Develop lasting relationships with great people. * Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Sr. Automation Engineer This senior-level role is responsible for strategizing, leading, and executing advanced automation initiatives across manufacturing plants. The Senior Automation Engineer designs, programs, and troubleshoots highly complex automation systems spanning multiple equipment OEMs and technology generations. The role emphasizes technical expertise, strategic project leadership, and the ability to develop junior and mid-level engineers, with the expectation of driving significant advancements in automation and operational efficiency. This role provides technical authority for automation solutions, inclusive of those that incorporate AI, and operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to independently assess risk, prioritize initiatives, and make technical and project‑level decisions aligned with business objectives. The Senior Automation Engineer serves as a technical authority for assigned systems and initiatives, requiring minimal day‑to‑day direction. **Essential Functions** **Automation Strategy and Implementation** * Own technical solution selection, architecture decisions, and control philosophy standards for assigned projects * Develop and lead the implementation of advanced automation strategies and solutions, which may include AI-enabled solutions * Oversee the programming, testing, and maintenance of PLC, HMI, and control systems * Manage a portfolio of automation initiatives, balancing capacity, risk, business value, and resource allocation * Advise leadership on t
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