Automation Engineer

CANPACK US; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK US in the United States is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead diagnostics, maintenance initiatives, and optimization of automation systems across production lines.

The role requires 7+ years in industrial automation, strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA, safety compliance, and mentoring junior staff while driving continuous improvement and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years in advanced automation, system integration, and process optimization.
• Expert in preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Strong safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Ability to interpret production machinery documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced diagnostics and performance analysis of automation systems.
• Supervise interventions including installation, modernization, and optimization of control circuits.
• Develop preventive maintenance strategies ensuring reliability and safety.
• Audit automation installations and implement corrective actions.
• Resolve complex automation failures and drive root-cause analysis.
• Mentor and train junior automation staff and maintenance personnel.
• Document activities per GMP and 5S, maintaining records per standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and reliability teams on modernization projects.
• Provide user training and support for new hardware/software.

Skills

Advanced automation

System integration

Process optimization

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Safety procedures

Regulatory compliance

PLC

SCADA

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Automation or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC hardware

SCADA systems

Robotics

Industrial automation hardware

Job description

Ensure sustained reliability and optimal performance of production machinery by leading advanced interventions, diagnostics, and maintenance initiatives related to automation systems. Serve as technical expert and mentor, promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables:

• Conducting advanced diagnostics and performance analysis of automation systems to ensure long-term reliability and support strategic maintenance planning.
• Supervising and executing complex automation interventions, including installation, modernization, and optimization of systems and control circuits.
• Developing and implementing preventive maintenance strategies for key automation infrastructure, ensuring compliance with reliability and safety standards.
• Supervising and auditing the condition of automation installations, identifying systemic risks, and recommending corrective and improvement actions.
• Resolving complex automation failures using advanced diagnostic techniques and coordinating cross-functional response efforts.
• Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions for recurring automation system failures.
• Modifying and optimizing control programs to improve process safety, quality, or efficiency.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of all activities in accordance with company standards. Adhering to GMP principles, maintaining order according to 5S and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor, in line with the scope of the position and employment agreement.
• Acting as a technical expert and mentor, providing training and knowledge transfer to junior automation staff and maintenance personnel.
• Participating in strategic projects and modernization initiatives, collaborating with engineering and reliability teams to improve plant performance and energy efficiency.
• Installs and configures new hardware and software and provide user training and support as necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in advanced automation, system integration, and process optimization within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Expert-level understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Deep expertise in safety procedures, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Technical proficiency in interpreting production machinery documentation.
• Advanced expertise in PLC, SCADA, robotics, and system integration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and ability to ensure full compliance across operations.
• Strong capability to apply and lead Continuous Improvement initiatives, driving efficiency and reliability improvements.

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 Push/Pull Stand Walk Sit 10 lbs or less F 10 lbs or less F O

Manually Manipulate

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Squat or Kneel Bend O

Other Physical Requirements:

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) 11-25 lbs F 11-25 lbs F

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

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.