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Automation Engineer
$175,000 - 215,000
Tractor Supply
North Galleria Drive 1406, Nampa
$175,000 - 215,000
Requirements
Must:
- 1-3 years of experience in automation, controls, industrial engineering, or reliability within distribution/logistics or manufacturing environments.
- Understanding of PLC/HMI systems (Siemens or Allen Bradley) capable of reading logic and diagnosing issues at a high level; ability to make minor parameter adjustments when allowed.
- Experience in orchestrating activities with OEMs/integrators and effectively resolving technical issues.
- Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline (Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related) preferred, or relevant technical qualifications/certifications considered in lieu of a degree.
- Systems-oriented thinking concerning conveyors, robotics/ASRS, WES/WMS, and control mechanisms.
- Competency in mapping data flows and dependencies.
- Familiarity with operational data analysis; knowledge of SQL, Python, R, or BI tools such as Power BI/Tableau is advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
- Confidence in leading cross-functional meetings and vendor discussions.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.
- Understanding of industrial networking basics.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the health of automation systems (throughput, uptime, MTBF/MTTR, error codes) and facilitate daily/weekly performance reviews with site teams.
- Respond to incidents, execute initial diagnostics using SCADA/HMI/WES interfaces, and manage ticket processes with OEMs/integrators until resolution is confirmed.
- Implement minor adjustments or safe bypass routines under established change management and rollback procedures when access is granted (e.g., conveyor PLCs); coordinate interventions for code adjustments when access is limited (e.g., KNAPP shuttles).
- Keep comprehensive records of system setups, network/electrical schematics, change histories, and standard operating procedures.
- Act as the main liaison with equipment OEMs and software providers; oversee issue escalation and service level agreements.
- Gather and prepare evidence (fault logs, data traces, videos) for vendor review; confirm fixes through testing and acceptance criteria.
- Organize and coordinate vendor interventions, both remote and on-site, aligning with operational schedules and safety protocols.
- Create and manage performance dashboards (e.g., OEE, backlog, flow rates, choke-point analysis) utilizing available data sources (WMS/WES/WCS/PLC tags, historians, CMMS).
- Identify recurring issues and systemic limitations; suggest and prioritize improvements based on their projected impact.
- Collaborate with maintenance to implement preventive/predictive measures and update PM tasks based on failure assessments.
- Support handoffs and integrations among WMS, WES, WCS, robotics, and conveying systems; engage in FAT/SAT, commissioning, and ramp-up processes.
- Draft user specifications, acceptance criteria, and rollback plans for system modifications; oversee transitions and smoke tests.
- Contribute to simulation/modeling evaluations to confirm anticipated rates and buffer strategies.
- Comply with tiered access policies specific to each site.
- Direct engineering execution of changes for conveyor systems under control governance and lockout/tagout standards; vendor-mediated changes for platforms such as KNAPP shuttles require documented approvals and acceptance testing.
- Adhere to lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and management of change protocols.
- Provide training and guidance materials for operations and maintenance staff on safe and effective system operation.
Description
At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, we recognize that our Team Members are the core of our success. Their commitment, enthusiasm, and diligence drive our organization, and we are dedicated to providing them with a comprehensive benefits package. We appreciate the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, offering meaningful and competitive benefits that prioritize their well-being. Our offerings include not just medical, dental, and vision coverage, but also company-sponsored life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources for all full-time and part-time Team Members. Part-time new hires become eligible for benefits by averaging at least 15 hours weekly during their initial 90-day period. Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of the month following four months of continuous service.
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