Automation engineer

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

PURPOSE:
We are seeking an Automation Engineer to be located in Evansville, IN or remotely located, preferably in the Midwest or Eastern United States. The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting new capital projects from concept to completion. The projects may range in size from $50,000 to $10MM in scope with an emphasis on large scale “End of Line” automation. This position will have shared responsibilities in multiple plants. Ideal candidate will have controls and mechanical hands-on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and apply safety standards to maintain a safe working environment.
• Work with corporate and plant teams to develop detailed scope of work for system solutions.
• Lead project management efforts from scope development through system delivery.
• Provide electrical/mechanical installation support and technical expertise during new project launches.
• Provide technical support on current and future continuous improvement projects.
• Create training instructions and standard operating procedures for use in equipment implementation.
• Train production and maintenance departments in the use and maintenance of new equipment.
• Responsible for adherence to all company, industry, and regulatory procedures.
• Responsible for participating in post project review.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in technical field (Engineering Preferred) or equivalent experience
• Effective and concise communication skills.
• Self-motivated, self-starter
• Strong leadership skills
• Personable, with the ability to effectively interact, lead and communicate with corporate engineers, plant and vendors
• Prior project management experience - Project management certifications are a plus
• Ability to manage project scope and identify/act on project risks
• Organized and detail-oriented individual with prior ISO compliance experience
• Strong reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Data driven – Six Sigma Experience is a plus
• Ability to meet deadlines, both customer and self-imposed
• Ability to implement design modifications by organizing & leading multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work well in a goal oriented, team environment
• Ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects effectively & simultaneously

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
• Project management/organizational skills with proven ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in end-of-line automation in Injection, Thermoforming and/or Blow molding.
• Experience in PLC, motion controls, and vision inspection control platforms.
• Experience with plant CAD design layout and/or 3D modeling.
• Experience with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Domestic travel (up to approximately 50% (EVV) and 80% (Remotely Located)) – Preference will be given to candidates local to Evansville, IN.

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)