Automation and Controls Engineer

2 weeks ago


Plainfield, Illinois, United States Diageo Full time
Job Title: Automation and Controls Manager

Job Summary:

The Automation and Controls Manager will lead the design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems for high-speed bottling, packaging, and processing operations. This role requires strong knowledge of automation, controls, and robotic technology, with experience in high-speed manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems for high-speed bottling, packaging, and processing operations.
  • Oversee the execution of automation and control projects across North America, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and performance standards.
  • Evaluate and select automation solutions to optimize production efficiency, enhance safety and quality, and reduce costs.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to the broader engineering team and multi-functional partners in manufacturing, procurement, brand innovation, and technical operations.
  • Diagnose and fix vision, X-ray, and other inspection systems.
  • Read, understand, and update schematics, including P&ID, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and ladder logic.
  • Employ strategies to eliminate process and packaging downtime by implementing automation and control improvements.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with focus in electrical engineering or equivalent experience, education, and training that meet minimum requirements.
  • 8+ years of experience in technical, production, or engineering roles within consumer products manufacturing, packaging, or distillation industries.
  • 7+ years of experience with programming motor controls and VFDs.
  • 7+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
  • 7+ years of experience with PLC programs and ladder logic.
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
  • Strong knowledge of automation, controls, and robotic technology, with experience in high-speed manufacturing environments.
  • Experience working with equipment integrators and SAP systems is highly beneficial.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%, depending on project maturity and workload.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary range: $100,800 - $168,000.
  • Annual incentive payment and stock awards.
  • Healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, and industry-leading parental leave.

About Diageo:

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer. We produce an assortment of over 200 amazing brands – old and new, large and small, global and local – that are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world.

Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted, and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle.

It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere.



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