Automation Engineer: High-Speed Manufacturing & Robotics

giorgiglobal; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group is seeking a Subject Matter Expert for high-volume, high-speed manufacturing automation to ensure operational stability, efficiency, and security of automation systems across the plant. You will deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware and software, troubleshoot line control and robotics, and develop programs for process control and HMIs.

The role requires 5–8 years PLC experience and expertise with Allen-Bradley and Systems Control Technologies, plus strong communication

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent knowledge and experience required
• Minimum 5-8 years programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation
• Must have process/production 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 new and existing PLC's and HMI's

Responsibilities

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware, operating systems and application software to drive plant KPIs.
• Troubleshoot and lend technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment including line control and robotic systems.
• Specify and procure related replacement parts and maintenance contracts.
• Assess available options for technology and equipment throughout various areas of manufacturing operations.
• Develop new programs, modify, or edit existing programs for process control, robotics, and HMIs.
• Create and maintain hardware documentation for all automation equipment.
• Maintain and control current back up programs for all control processors, robotics, HMIs, and data systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

HMI development

Strong communication

Project management

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Systems Control Technologies

HMI software

Job description

CANPACK Group is seeking a Subject Matter Expert for high-volume, high-speed manufacturing automation to ensure operational stability, efficiency, and security of automation systems across the plant. You will deploy, monitor, and maintain automation hardware and software, troubleshoot line control and robotics, and develop programs for process control and HMIs.

The role requires 5–8 years PLC experience and expertise with Allen-Bradley and Systems Control Technologies, plus strong communication