Automation & Controls Engineer
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Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
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Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Work with others to develop and implement capital projects that will reduce costs and improve operating efficiency.
a) Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of assigned engineering projects.
b) Cooperating and communicating with the project manager and other project participants and collaborating with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability
2) Provide engineering support for new equipment upgrades and special projects in the Thermoforming department.
a) Performing quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status.
b) Focusing on the controls component selection and circuits to ensure standardization and company policy for Category level are achieved
3) Utilizing your technical expertise, assist with troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
4) Identify improvement opportunities and use a data driven approach to quantify the improvement, develop timelines, and develop budgets.
5) Communicate with various departments within the corporation to obtain information and provide project updates.
6) Research and evaluate new technologies as they pertain to the manufacturing process.
7) Understand and follow up on significant reoccurring equipment failures.
8) Lead and/or participate in cross functional teams that focus on process improvement.
9) Manage and work on various projects as requested by department leadership.
10) Provide electrical / mechanical installation support and technical expertise during project commissioning.
11) Optimize performance of automated equipment, inspection equipment, and robotic work cells.
12) Created training instructions and standard operating procedures for use in equipment implementation. Assist with training as needed.
13) Write Capital Improvement Projects with responsibilities from start to finish.
14) Responsible for adherence to all Amcor, industry, and/or regulatory requirements.
15) Ensuring the project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications. (ANSI standards, ISO Standards, OSHA Standards)
a) Comply with all company Environmental Health and Safety and Department of Health requirements.
16) Coordinating the development of user manuals, training materials, and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system to the clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
· Associate or bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to automation, controls or equivalent work experience.
Practical:
· Individual must be “Safety and Team Oriented”, a “Good Communicator”, and possess “Project Management” skills.
· Strong computer skills are required. CAD and SolidWorks experience is a plus, as well as, a good understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and the ability to collect and analyze large portions of data.
· Understand High and Low voltage controls.
· Can troubleshoot systems utilizing skills associated with software, mechanical, and/or electrical methods.
· Experience with Continuous Improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5-S, and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
Machine control experience:
o PLC
o Motor Control & Drives
o Pneumatic Control Systems
o Electrical System Control Design
o Multi Axis Robotics
Physical Expectations:
· Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms and horns on forklifts.
· Stereo optical vision of 20/40 or better and peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater and ability to read 10–12-point font at a distance of 12-18 inches.
· Able to see and identify colors. (Complete an “Ishihara” color Vision Test)
· Able to use both hands for effective manipulation of tools/parts.
· Ability to work at heights (with or without fall protection).
· Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
· Ability to lift 35 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.
· Ability to push/pull loads of approx. 45 lbs. at a minimum of 10 times per day/shift.
· Able to work in extremes of heat/cold.
· Able to work overhead or in awkward positions on a frequent basis.
· Ability to occasionally climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance.
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
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 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)