Senior Automation Engineer

October 18

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A multinational packaging leader • Global presence • Packaging • Innovation • Sustainability

10,000+

Description

• Responsible for the administration and maintenance of the Automation systems. • Works directly with plant personnel in SCADA implementation and controls systems design. • Develops and maintains documentation for system architecture and interfacing. • Provides programming and troubleshooting of PLC controls and SCADA/MES applications. • Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications. • Performs Human Machine Interface designs (HMI). • Collaborate with Ops Engineering & Program Managers on defining standards for industrial controls in Capital Projects. • Perform planning, scheduling, installation, monitoring, configuration, troubleshooting, repair, backup and upgrade for production environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline is highly desired • 7+ years of experience in development and support of SCADA systems and / or industrial controls networks, preferably utilizing Wonderware or Ignition software applications • Previous experience programming Rockwell and Siemens PLCs & HMIs • Proven record with Industrial communication and PLC messaging • Experience in the 24 / 7 high volume manufacturing environment is highly desired • SCADA, PLCs, HMI, Drives, Network Switches/Routers, and Radio communication devices • Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC DA/UA and Ethernet/IP, Profibus • MS SQL Database support, programming, administration • Fundamentals of Object-oriented Programming • IT Fundamentals such as Active Directory, Networking, Server Environment • AutoCAD is highly desired • Demonstrated ability to develop and support object-oriented programming for SCADA applications • Proven ability to modify and troubleshoot competently PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, etc. (Allen Bradley preferably) • Experience in a High-Level Programming Language • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interface to PLC and other Automation systems • Must be self-starting, self-motivated personality type, able to work independently according to competent direction • Communicates effectively, written and verbally • Team oriented work ethic • Proficient in common MS Office Applications • Travel ~40%

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans • Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees • Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location • Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account • Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available • Paid Parental Leave • Retirement Savings Plan with company match • Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval) • Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)