Senior Automation Engineer

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Position Overview:

This role is responsible for developing and supporting automation systems across ARP's North American manufacturing facilities. This role focuses on creating, documenting, and maintaining corporate standards for SCADA and MES systems. The person will work closely with plant personnel to assess needs and design controls-based solutions that enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Additionally, the position supports Operations Engineering with capital projects, including the specification of hardware and software for automation and integration systems. The role also provides day-to-day troubleshooting support for unplanned breakdowns, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Maintenance, to ensure smooth production processes.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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%

Competencies:

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:

• Functional/Technical Skills
• Process Management
• Influencing Others
• Business Acumen

Relationships:

• Operations Engineering
• Program Management
• ARPNA Plant co-workers
• Operations Leadership
• Innovation Group
• Supply Chain Management
• Product Development
• Vendors
• Suppliers

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Normal Vision

Hearing/ Listening

Sitting

Talking/Speaking

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walking

Standing

Stooping

Pushing/Pulling

Bending

Kneeling

Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Work Environment : Plant Manufacturing Setting

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

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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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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CompensationThe starting salary for this position is expected to be between $108,700 to $135,900; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $108,700 to $163,100 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

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 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)

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