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Automation Engineer

 

SUMMARY OF ROLE: 8hr. Day Shift (Need days of the week)

**90-100K Base Salary

 

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing automation systems to optimize plant operations. Key duties include utilizing PLC expertise for: testing and debugging systems, integrating new solutions with existing hardware, and maintaining system documentation and user training. Automation Engineer will ensure that all automation activities comply with regulatory standards and will work closely with other engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve processes. They will also identify new automation opportunities, develop specifications and safety protocols, and perform routine maintenance and system checks. Additionally, this position requires staying current with advancements in automation technology and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold quality and safety standards. (This is my preferred Summary of Role, but I’ve sent over 4 for review)

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: As an at-will employer, SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

As an at-will employer, SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

• Carrying out analyses by using Programmable Logic Controller software (PLC) and other automation tools provided by the company.
• Designing and developing new automation systems and improvements to existing ones.
• Testing and debugging automation systems to ensure smooth deployment.
• Integrating automation systems with existing factory hardware.
• Writing and updating system documentation and providing user training.
• Ensuring all automation activities comply with regulatory standards.
• Working with other engineers to troubleshoot and improve processes.
• Identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Developing specifications and safety protocols for automation systems.
• Performing routine maintenance and system checks to ensure functionality.
• Keeping abreast of advances and trends in automation and relevant industries.
• Design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Install, maintain, and repair automation equipment and systems.
• Develop and implement efficient automated systems.
• Train staff on automation systems operation and procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with latest technologies and trends in automation systems.
• Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot automation system problems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the development process.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.

 

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.

• SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
3 to 5 years’ full cycle/functions of Programmable Logistic Controller (PLC) software.
 Allen-Bradley or Siemens is a plus.
o Experience in Auto CAD, Minitab, solid works or related software desired
o Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
o Experience with using Project Management software is preferred.
o LEAN, Six Sigma &/or Green Belt experience or certification is a plus.

IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE THESE COMPETENCIES

We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is ‘yes’, come and join us.

 

WE OFFER:
• Day 1 Benefits Enrollment
• Retirement 401K Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more…

 

OUR PROMISE

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way. ABOUT SIG SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better. Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.

 

ABOUT SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it’s the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.

Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.