Facilities Engineer- Automation at Dot Foods

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL

Department: Warehouse

Reports To: Director of Corporate Facilities

Salary Grade: $95,073-$142,610 annually, plus bonus opportunity

Provides engineering support across the business with primary focus on automation engineering. This individual will have a direct impact on future investments made in automation and the success of those projects.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Coordinates any Automation engineering related activity at all locations, in conjunction with operational leadership and applicable safety requirements.
• Supports capital assessment and implementation with both internal and external partners.
• Interacts with vendors to accomplish product selection, and engineering review and solution procurement.
• Collaborates with facilitates project management to ensure quality delivery.
• Applies lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and professional engineering certification. Degree can be in any of the disciplines – architecture, mechanical, civil, structural, or electrical.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Robotics and automated material handling systems Conveyor, AS/RS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems), or other warehouse automation technologies.
• Integration of automation with IT/OT systems (networking, MES, data simulation tools such as Flexsim (e.g. for layouts or process modeling)
• Data analysis tools (basic SQL, Python, or advanced Excel for system performance)

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel – Overnight travel (average of 4-6 nights per month) for company meetings, trainings, and project responsibilities. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

WHO WE ARE 

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here. 

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.