MFG AUTOMATION ENGINEER (Finance)
Provide architectural design and support for industrial control systems (programmable logic controllers, human machine interfaces, drives, networks, and Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition). Train project and plant engineers and interact with the technical systems manager (TSM) and Information Systems and Services (IS&S) to align manufacturing systems with corporate initiatives, standards and policies. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
- Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to travel independently
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking ability
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Proven leadership ability
Desired
- Change management of programmable logic control (PLC) firmware, software, and applications
- Experience integrating robotic systems, or developing servo mechanisms or inspections systems
- Knowledge Oracle, A/S400, Ethernet/IP, Infinity QS, Statistical Process Control (SPC) software or applications, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)- Travel to manufacturing plants to train teams on automation specifications, review automation and control system design and evaluate and test new technology
- Support teams and plants in the design, implementation, and start-up of automation projects
- Serve as project lead for assigned corporate projects
- Develop, test, and document disaster recovery processes for all industrial control systems and ensure all service packs and patches are current
- Work with teams to develop capital appropriations
- Review and enforce all system and network access policies to ensure compliance with corporate audit standards
- Evaluate customized programming against commercial products
- Evaluate new technology and work with consultants on cost analysis and technical requirements
- Assist plants in determining requirements and assessing value of proposed services
- Provide status reports to management
- Maintain strong relationships between plants, divisions and the General Office
- Actively participate on audit and engineering sub-committees and attend department staff meetings
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems
- Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire division in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy
- Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
