Senior Automation Engineer

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Meaningful Work From Day One:
Manage the needs of the Cooperage organization through supporting the sites as a technical resource focused on automation and innovation of the woodworking process. This role will not only provide technical expertise for existing and future automation but will also focus on training and documentation to support the site-based maintenance teams. This position will need to communicate with both plant and corporate leadership to ensure sites are getting the tactical support needed while also maintaining a focus on the strategic direction of the organization.

What You Can Expect:
• Responsible for the high-level technical support for the cooperage’s maintenance teams including but not limited to, hands on training, process documentation, OEM interface, and parts support.
• Design and implement system upgrades for wood processing equipment.
• Support capital projects through technical support during the concept, design, and implementation phases.
• Ensures Brown-Forman Global Production safety and compliance standards are adhered to on all jobs.
• Interface with plant managers and operating and maintenance personnel to provide hands‐on situational troubleshooting expertise, technical leadership, and project management expertise on plant
project initiatives and operational improvement opportunities
• Provide technical engineering consultation, assistance, and leadership to plant personnel and staff departments regarding controls and instrumentation, risk management and safety integration,
process monitoring systems, and HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications
• Lead the development of new or improved PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and computer controls, process monitoring and production data recording, and HMI systems. Initiate and champion
the applications of beneficial technologies into plant operations.
• This position will be on the 3rd shift with hours 9:30pm - 6:30am.

What You Bring to the Table:
• Bachelors or Equivalent in Engineering or; Associates degree and 4 years of demonstrated applicable experience in technical engineering, service/support roles within an industrial environment.
• Experience in industrial control software systems and application, preferably in Siemens & Beckhoff platforms, with an emphasis on ability to adapt and learn additional platforms.
• Experience with servo motion controls
• Experience with scripting languages
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Works effectively in diverse work groups.
• Demonstrated equipment/process troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with networking and computing communications protocols
• Fluid in office software applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, email)

What Makes You Unique:
• Virtualization, Hypervisors, ESXi, Vcenter
• Familiarity with OT network concepts, implementation, design and management.
• Experience with Rexroth, Schneider, and/or KEB Servo systems
• Basic financial aptitude.
• Experience working in a wood processing facility or cooperage.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Many Spirits, One Brown‑Forman- We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.

Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people love working at Brown‑Forman. 

Nothing Better- At Brown‑Forman, we craft products known for bringing people together. Our employees have made us what we are today and are the reason for our success. Do not just take our word for it. Brown‑Forman is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work® in countries around the world.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Professional

Global Job Level:

P6

Number of Openings Available:

1