Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.
About the role
We are currently seeking an Automation Engineer for developing functional specifications for capital projects, implementing PLC programs, integration, and commissioning at our Richmond, CA location.
This position is responsible for setting standards for equipment, software, and instrumentation for each of the facilities, training and supporting the onsite instrumentation technicians.
Responsibilities
Willwork with key system integrators on the deployment of automation solutions, includingEmerson’s RX3i, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Cimplicity, Ignition, and Wonderware SCADA systems, Will assist theengineering team to create and present automated solutions. Challenge is tointegrate and maintain world class automated solutions while managing theintegrator relationships and meeting the business needs, both efficiently andon budget.
Safety & Environmental Performance
Work Requirements
Cost Control
In return AAK offers:
●Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
●Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
●Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
●401(k) Plan with 100% match
●Free Life and Disability insurance
●Employee Assistance Program
●Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
●Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
●Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
●Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives forservice and peer to peer recognition
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.
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