Automation Engineer

CANPACK Group; Muncie (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group is seeking a Subject Matter Expert for high-volume, high-speed manufacturing automation. The role ensures operational stability and efficiency of automation systems, robotics, and control software across plant processes.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of PLC programming and troubleshooting experience in a fast-paced environment, strong communication, and the ability to train staff. Must be proficient with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related HMI systems, with solid project-management

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• 5–8 years programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, project management and technical skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems and Systems Control Technologies.
• Proficient in programming and modification of PLCs and HMIs.
• Ability to communicate with staff, vendors and management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware, operating systems, and application software to drive plant KPIs.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment including line control and robotic systems.
• Specify and procure replacement parts and maintenance contracts.
• Assess options for technology and equipment across manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate and test new/modified software and verify programs meet user requirements.
• Assist in procurement and integrate new equipment and modify automation software for material handling, production processing, and packaging.
• Create and maintain hardware documentation for automation equipment.
• Develop or modify programs for process control, robotics, and HMIs.
• Maintain backup programs for control processors, robotics, HMIs, and data systems.
• Conduct technology research and provide recommendations.
• Install and configure new hardware/software and provide training and support as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project management

Training / coaching

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Systems Control Technologies

HMI programming

Job description

Position Summary

Subject Matter Expert for high-volume, high-speed manufacturingprocesses in all areas of automation and machine/process controls.Ensure operational stability, efficiency, and security of automation systems and infrastructure.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Deploy,monitor,and maintain automation hardware, operatingsystemsand application softwareto drive plant KPIs.

• Troubleshoot and lend technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipmentincluding line controland robotic systems.

• Specify and procurerelatedreplacementparts and maintenance contracts.

• Assess available options for technology and equipment throughout various areas of manufacturing operations.

• Evaluate and test new or modified software programs and software development procedures used to verify that programs function according to user requirements and established guidelines.

• Assist in the procurement; integrate new equipment and modification of automationsoftware and equipment for material handling, production processing and packaging equipment.

• Create and maintain hardware documentation for all automation equipment.

• Develop new programs,modify,or edit existing programs forprocess control, robotics,and HMI's.

• Maintain and control current back up programs for all control processors,robotics,HMI’s,and data systems.

• Conduct necessary technology research and provide recommendations

• Installs and configures new hardware and softwareandprovide user training and support as necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Associate orBachelor’sdegreeand/orequivalent knowledge and experience required

• Minimum 5-8 years programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation and related controls

• Must have process/production experience in ahigh-speed manufacturing environment

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, project management and technical skills

• Extensive knowledge ofAllen BradleyPLC systems and Systems Control Technologies

• Proficient in programming and modification of new and existing PLC's and HMI's

• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, including staff,vendors,and management

• Ability to prioritize and interpret work requests and work orders

• Ability to develop training material and provide training to management,technicians,and users

• Minimum intermediate computer skills required (Microsoft Office Suite)

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs F
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs F
Stand O
Walk O
Sit O
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O

Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment

Work Environment
Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.