Automation Engineer, SGP

Saint-Gobain; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Parental Leave

Wellness programs and EAP

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support Industry 4.0 initiatives across Specialty Grains and Powders manufacturing in the United States. You will design and implement MES and digital Quality Management solutions, lead projects through all stages, and work with plant teams, process experts, and partners to deliver robust automation.

This hands-on role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency, with opportunities to apply AI/ML and data analytics to reduce losses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Control Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years in process optimization, automation, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated with ability to coordinate resources to complete projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement, test, and support Industry 4.0 projects, including MES and digital quality systems.
• Lead automation projects through requirements definition, design and build, installation, startup, and support.
• Develop automation solutions involving PLCs, robotics, automated lines, controls, instrumentation.
• Perform requirements gathering, analysis, and gap assessments translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Manage technical deliverables and communicate scope, schedules, risks, and progress.
• Develop modeling, AI, and ML solutions to reduce losses and improve process stability.
• Troubleshoot automated systems and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with operators to identify improvements and implement practical solutions.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to complete projects.

Skills

Electrical/Controls knowledge

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Control Engineering or related

Tools

Ignition

Python

ERP integration

Job description

Saint-Gobain is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support the implementation and ongoing advancement of automation, systems integration, and data acquisition solutions across our Specialty Grains and Powders manufacturing operations.

In this role, you will design and implement Industry 4.0 solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall manufacturing performance. You will work with plant teams, process experts, and technical partners to deliver projects involving Manufacturing Execution Systems, quality management systems, robotics, controls, instrumentation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

This is a hands‑on role for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, working directly with plant teams, and taking projects from initial concept through installation and startup. The position reports to the Digital Transformation Manager and supports multiple manufacturing locations.

What You Will Do

• Plan, design, implement, test, and support Industry 4.0 projects, including Manufacturing Execution Systems and digital Quality Management Systems.

• Lead automation projects through requirements definition, design and build, installation, startup, and ongoing support.

• Develop and implement automation solutions involving PLCs, robotics, collaborative robots, automated production lines, controls, and instrumentation.

• Perform requirements gathering, technical analysis, and gap assessments to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.

• Manage technical deliverables and communicate project scope, schedules, risks, issues, and progress.

• Develop modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine-learning solutions focused on reducing operational losses and improving process and product stability.

• Troubleshoot newly installed and existing automation systems, controls, and manufacturing processes.

• Work directly with operators and manufacturing teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions.

• Coordinate internal and external resources, including automation integrators, to complete projects.

• Create and maintain technical, process, training, and compliance documentation.

• Train plant employees and local system champions on new equipment, systems, processes, and procedures.

• Support integration between manufacturing systems, enterprise systems, production operations, supply chain, and quality processes.

• Ensure projects comply with applicable company standards, plant requirements, IT controls, and governmental regulations.

• Collaborate with the broader Industry 4.0 and Operational Excellence teams to develop and share technical knowledge across the organization.

• Balance long-term project responsibilities with unplanned operational and troubleshooting priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Control Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Five to ten years of experience in process optimization, automation, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field.

• Strong data analysis and problem‑solving capabilities.

• Strong organizational and project‑management skills.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical, operational, and business teams.

• Self‑motivated approach with the ability to gather and coordinate the resources needed to complete projects.-

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience executing Manufacturing Execution System projects, including requirements analysis, solution design, software development, and implementation.

• Experience with Ignition or a comparable industrial application platform.

• Experience with Python or other programming languages.

• Experience implementing process‑automation solutions in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience integrating manufacturing systems with ERP platforms.

• Experience with robotics, collaborative robots, PLCs, automated equipment, industrial controls, or production‑line instrumentation.

• Exposure to artificial intelligence, machine learning, or manufacturing data‑modeling applications.

At Saint‑Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [e-mail] .

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint‑Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well‑being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the local pay range for this position, which is- $102,000 to $158,000. -This pay rate offered can vary depending on location/geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.-

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

o Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance

o Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

o LiveWell Wellness Program

o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

o Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

o 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash

Balance Pension Plan

o Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

o Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability,

Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

o Commuter Benefits

o Group Legal

o Identity Theft Protection

o Auto and Home Insurance

o Pet Insurance and Discounts

o Back‑up Child & Elder Care

o PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

o Volunteer Day