Automation Engineer, Packaging & Process Optimization

NIPRO; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash Incentives

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

FSA

Disability Insurance

Career Growth

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NIPRO PHARMAPACKAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION in Millville, NJ is seeking an Automation Engineer responsible for maintaining and optimizing tube draw manufacturing automation systems. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, AGVs, and packaging equipment to improve reliability and process performance.

The role requires 2–4 years of automation/manufacturing experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and a hands-on, collaborative approach to continuous improvement and OpEx initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in automation/robotics related manufacturing.
• Knowledge of glass tubing packaging.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell equipment.
• Strong understanding of PLC troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with inline inspection systems.
• Proficiency with data analysis and problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC equipment.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for automated bundling equipment and AGVs.
• Lead capital projects related to automation from start to finish.
• Manage day-to-day vision equipment operation.
• Collaborate with cold end operations to optimize upstream processes.
• Monitor process performance using analytical tools.
• Track and improve KPIs such as yield, scrap, uptime and efficiency.
• Support OpEx initiatives with problem solving and training.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Automation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell equipment

Job description

NIPRO PHARMAPACKAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION in Millville, NJ is seeking an Automation Engineer responsible for maintaining and optimizing tube draw manufacturing automation systems. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, AGVs, and packaging equipment to improve reliability and process performance.

The role requires 2–4 years of automation/manufacturing experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and a hands-on, collaborative approach to continuous improvement and OpEx initiatives.