Automation Engineer

Mauser Packaging Solutions; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to design, test, and optimize robotic and automated systems within manufacturing facilities. The role involves planning, debugging, and integrating control software, ensuring cost-effective solutions that meet safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams, perform R&D, and manage project scopes from conception to on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of related experience in automation and systems integration.
• Experience with hydraulics, robotics, electrical systems, and automation.
• Experience with stamping, welding, and palletizing is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Visio, Inventor, AutoCAD, and RSLogix 500/5000.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, industrial sensors, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans for testing and debugging automation equipment.
• Programs, troubleshoots, and evaluates design considerations on systems.
• Designs engineering solutions to meet facility requirements within budgets.
• Assists in scope preparation, cost justification, and AFE for approval.
• Manages project cost, quality, scope, and schedule; prepares progress reports.
• Leads or participates in engineering design reviews.
• Conducts R&D activities for integration and testing of components and systems.
• Applies mechanical theory to layout, build, test, repair, and modify equipment.
• Collaborates with maintenance for preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Programs software to configure automated systems and maintains backups of software.
• Provides regular status reports to management.
• Evaluates and coordinates with outside vendors for tooling and systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

7 years equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Inventor

Auto CAD

RSLogix 500/5000

Allen Bradley PLC

Industrial sensors

Pneumatic systems

Job description

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• Strong MS Office, Visio, Inventor, Auto Cad, RSLogix 500 or 5000
• 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.