Senior Automation Engineer: Reliability & Innovation Leader

CANPACK Group; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CANPACK Group in USA – Olyphant, PA is seeking an Automation Engineer to ensure reliability and performance of production machinery. You will lead advanced diagnostics, supervise interventions, and mentor maintenance staff.

The role focuses on preventive/predictive maintenance, safety and compliance, documenting activities, and collaborating with engineering and reliability teams on modernization projects to improve plant efficiency and energy use.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Conduct advanced diagnostics and performance analysis of automation systems to ensure long-term reliability and support strategic maintenance planning.
• Supervise and execute complex automation interventions, including installation, modernization, and optimization of systems and control circuits.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies for key automation infrastructure, ensuring compliance with reliability and safety standards.
• Supervise and audit the condition of automation installations, identify systemic risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Resolve complex automation failures using advanced diagnostic techniques and coordinate cross-functional response efforts.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring automation system failures.
• Modify and optimize control programs to improve process safety, quality, or efficiency.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of all activities in accordance with company standards.
• Adhere to GMP principles, maintaining 5S and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to junior automation staff and maintenance personnel.
• Participate in strategic modernization projects, collaborating with engineering and reliability teams to improve plant performance and energy efficiency.

Conocimientos

Automation expertise

System integration

Process optimization

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Safety procedures

Regulatory compliance

Documentation interpretation

Continuous Improvement

PLC

SCADA

Robotics

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

PLC

SCADA

Robotics

Descripción del empleo

CANPACK Group in USA – Olyphant, PA is seeking an Automation Engineer to ensure reliability and performance of production machinery. You will lead advanced diagnostics, supervise interventions, and mentor maintenance staff.

The role focuses on preventive/predictive maintenance, safety and compliance, documenting activities, and collaborating with engineering and reliability teams on modernization projects to improve plant efficiency and energy use.