Automation Engineer

Kemin Application Solutions is on the lookout for a talented individual to join our team as an Automation Engineer.  This team is a global engineering group that provides application expertise and support of Kemin's liquid products for customers and their operations. In this position, this person will design, program, and install the application equipment for customers to use. 

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, with experience in PLC's, SCADA, Ladder Logic, Script-based programming, hydro-mechanics, electro-mechanical engineering; measurement and control technology; processing engineering.

Interested applicants must be based in Des Moines, Iowa and willing to travel up to 60% of the time. 

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. 

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

• Develop innovative PLC, HMI, and Scada solutions to maximize the applicator efficiency.
• Responsible for keeping system schematics and drawings up to date, managing version history.
• Responsible for researching technical and economical improvements.
• Recommend and review instrument specifications for projects.
• Build various application equipment.
• Troubleshoot existing application systems.
• Foster a positive team environment and assist coworkers as required.
• Ability to assemble and install application equipment at customer sites across North America.
• Participate in attending local exhibitions, seminars, training and workshops.
• Assistance in development of new applications systems.
• Provide day to day support to customers, sales team and KAS engineers.

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Ag Technology, Design Engineering, or a related field, with 0-2 years of experience in equipment design, hydro-mechanics, electro-mechanical engineering;measurement and control technology;processing engineering. 
• Experience with CAD and SolidWorks.
  
• Capability to learn and understand electrical and communication systems..
• Strong affinity for industrial automation.
• Profound knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Ability to work independently or in a structured team.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Quality minded.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

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