Automation Engineer

at  Ya YA Foods Corp

About Ya YA Foods:
Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to: Automation Leader
Responsibilities

Automation

• Serve as a resource in the disciplines of automation controls for production line, utilities support, building automation and process equipment.
• Assist in automation and controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up testing.
• Assist in review of panel design and layout, bill of materials, and wiring schematic.
• Conduct Failure Investigations and implement solutions (corrective and preventive actions) to solve automation-related issues.

Engineering Documentation

• Develop and update of Engineering documentation including URS (User Requirements Specification), FS (Functional Specification), HDS (Hardware Design Specification and SDS (Software Design Specification).
• Able to update Engineering Drawings, such as Electrical Diagrams, Ethernet Architecture, P&ID, etc.
• Write-up of Commissioning and Qualification protocols and reports.
• Experience with Equipment Computer System Validation (CSV) Testing.
• Develop and execute test plans to challenge the equipment functionality and summarize test results in report.

Project Management

• Able to manage small to medium engineering projects consisting of various contractors and consultants with little direction in cross-functional teams to implement change and improve on existing processes.
• Develop project plans, manage project budget, plan and schedule project timelines, track project deliverable, monitor project progress and develop status report.
• Assure that all the project elements are compliant with applicable safety, regulatory, and legal requirements.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company’s Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• PLC, experience with:
• ladder diagram, function block diagram, and structured text PLC code
• Rockwell Automation Software Suite
• HMI, experience with:
• Java programming language
• Python programming language
• Rockwell FactoryTalk View
• SCADA, experience with:
• Ignition SCADA Software (Vision and Perspective)
• MySQL database
• Microsoft SQL database
• Python, java, HTML, CSS
• Industrial plant networking, experience with:
• Various industrial serial communication protocols (Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, Profibus, AS-i bus, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Control Engineering, or related fields
• Is eager to build a long-term career and grow in this field
• Is proficient using Microsoft Excel at an expert level
• Must have a very strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a fast learner
• Must have an exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us
We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.
Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

Please refer the Job description for details