Factory Automation Engineer

Overview:

The Factory Automation Engineer plays a vital role within our IT team, tasked with implementing and optimizing PLC, SCADA, and MES applications on the factory floor. This role also provides advanced troubleshooting support to plant maintenance teams, ensuring smooth operation and quick resolution of complex automation issues. Collaboration with the IT team is key to ensuring that all automation systems are effectively integrated with enterprise applications such as ERP.

This position demands a strategic, technically adept individual who is also fiscally responsible and business oriented. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to foster relationships across plant departments, including plant management, to collaboratively deliver projects on time, propose technical and operational improvements, and solve issues as they arise. Working alongside IT and operations leadership, this role is crucial in defining the strategic direction of factory automation and in deploying systems that are scalable, adaptable, and compliant with our cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain PLC, SCADA, and MES systems to support and enhance factory operations.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for factory automation systems, working closely with plant maintenance teams to ensure efficient resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with IT team members to integrate automation systems with enterprise software, particularly ERP, to streamline operations.
• Build strong relationships across plant floor operations and management, working collaboratively to complete projects efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvements by suggesting and implementing technical and operational enhancements to factory processes.
• Ensure factory automation systems comply with cybersecurity policies and safety regulations.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Factory Automation, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Management, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in factory automation with a history of progressive responsibility (PLC, SCADA, and MES)
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage technical projects with strong project management skills.
• Willingness to travel, as required.
• Commitment to adhering to safety protocols, including lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Preferred Skills (Nice to have)

• Experience in food processing and packaging industries.
• Background in LEAN management and a strong focus on continuous process improvement.

This role is ideal for a proactive, strategic professional with a strong technical background and excellent collaboration skills, eager to drive efficiency and innovation in a dynamic factory environment.