Job Description;
The Sr. Automation Engineer supports the key business objectives of the assigned plant (Growth, Profitability, and Innovation). Through production support and assigned plant specific projects, the associate drives activities to deliver upon these objectives. Through the execution of deliverables and providing guidance to maintenance technicians. The Sr. Automation Engineer is proficient in many key areas defining the duties and responsibilities of this role.

The following duties and responsibilities represent the areas of work focus and related typical proficiency:
Experience with Manufacturing equipment, such as filling, packaging, autoclaves.
Process control, batch processing, SCADA and MES
PLC programming, Studio5000 based control systems.
HMI programming, both FactoryTalkME and SE platforms
On the floor troubleshooting skills, working with Maintenance Technicians
ability to read and interpret schematics.
Keyence and Cognex vision system experience
control system design experience, servos, and VFDs
Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics.
Troubleshooting Manufacturing Issues and general floor support across production lines - Emerging Subject Matter Expert for many processes implemented in the plant.
Understanding of Manufacturing Statistical methods, such as process capability and Design of Experiments - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the application of many statistical tools used to assist in development and troubleshooting of products and processes.
Implementation of Processes, which include Deviations, Engineering Change Orders - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the development and execution of projects.
CAPA Execution - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the CAPA process and execution of programs.
Computer Aided Design work - Emerging Subject Matter Expert with major CAD modules. Demonstrated abilities in modeling, assembly, and drawing work.
Technical Writing skills as applied to manufacturing documentation and process development - Emerging Subject Matter Expert. Proficient in the creation and revision of technical documentation. Reviews many technical writing documents prior to release.
Software Skills - Advanced proficiency in PLC diagnostics and programming, MES experience a plus.
(1.) To be responsible for providing technical guidance or solutions ;define, advocate, and implement best practices and coding standards for the team. (2.) To develop and guide the team members in enhancing their technical capabilities and increasing productivity (3.) To ensure process compliance in the assigned module, and participate in technical discussionsorreview as a technical consultant for feasibility study (technical alternatives, best packages, supporting architecture best practices, technical risks, breakdown into components, estimations). (4.) To prepare and submit status reports for minimizing exposure and risks on the project or closure of escalations.