Automation Engineer

Mauser-Packaging-Solutions; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to develop and test automated systems for manufacturing facilities. You will plan, program, troubleshoot, and evaluate designs for efficiency, quality, and reliability.

The role requires a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering background, strong knowledge of hydraulics and robotics, and experience with AllenBradley PLCs and sensors. You will collaborate with maintenance to ensure preventive and predictive maintenance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or a minimum of 7 years equivalent experience.
• Experience with hydraulics, robotics, electrical systems, automation.
• Experience with stamping, welding, and palletizing a plus.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC, industrial sensors, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans for testing and debugging automation equipment and applies engineering knowledge as needed.
• Programs, troubleshoots, and evaluates design considerations on new and existing systems.
• Designs engineering solutions meeting manufacturing facilities requirements while monitoring budget constraints.
• Maintains awareness of project cost, quality, scope, and schedule to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Innovative problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Industrial sensors

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulics

Robotics

Electrical systems

Automation

Job description

• Develops plans for testing and debugging automation equipment while applying knowledge of engineering technology as necessary.
• Programs, troubleshoots, and evaluates any design considerations on new and existing systems and equipment.
• Designs engineering solutions that meet the manufacturing facilities requirements while monitoring budget constraints to maximize production equipment quality and efficiency.
• Assists in the preparation of the scope of a project, cost justification and AFE (overall cost proposal) to senior management for approval as required.
• Maintains awareness of and controls project cost, quality, scope, and schedule to ensure on time delivery of projects within internal budgets. Prepares any necessary progress reports for management.
• Leads or participates in engineering design reviews as required and requested by Management.
• Conducts R&D activities concerned with integration and testing of electronic/mechanical components and systems and in the development of applications.
• Applies mechanical theory, mechanical testing procedures and related knowledge to layout, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production equipment.
• Works with maintenance department to ensure preventative and predictive maintenance compliance.
• Programs software to configure and/or make modifications to automated systems and process control systems, which will include maintaining a backup library of robotic, PLC and other instrumentation software.
• Provides various (daily, weekly, monthly) status reports of progress for various BWAY management members.
• Evaluates, selects, and coordinates with outside vendors for design, machining and fabrication of tooling and systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or a minimum of 7 years equivalent experience
• Experience with hydraulics, robotics, electrical systems, automation
• Experience with stamping, welding, and palletizing a plus
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC, industrial sensors, and pneumatic systems
• Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills
• Has the ability to multi-task, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?
Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.
Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.
At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.