Packaging Automation Engineer

Packaging Automation Engineer

Location: Tipp City, Ohio - Onsite

Contract: 6+ month contract

Sponsorship is not available for this role now or in the future.

As the Packaging Automation Engineer, you have the opportunity to implement and maintain plant equipment, systems and other fixed assets to a high standard of safety, quality and productivity at the lowest possible cost while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. This role provides Automation Engineering support to all aspects of the operation to a 24-hour production facility.

Key Responsibilities:

· Apply working knowledge of process control disciplines

· Independently conceive and develop approaches to problem solving that requires advanced technical knowledge

· Solve problems that have a variety of complex features, such as, conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements

· Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope

· Facilitate the definition of a project scope with internal customers

· Apply new technology and control updates where feasible

· Direct the efforts of others such as technicians and outside resources

· Interface with project team members, department managers, designers, R&D, Corporate and Division Engineering

· Perform tasks such as writing Requests for Capital Expenditure, Change Requests, Scope Documents, etc.

· Provide technical support to the Tipp City plant, division engineering, and the Quality Assurance to support new product introductions, new process/equipment start-up, process optimizations, vendor qualifications, and process alternative evaluations

· Implement new and/or current manufacturing methods into manufacturing

· Monitor production to determine areas of improvement and react to unforeseen production/manufacturing issues

· Provide technical training to plant personnel, including engineering, equipment operators, electricians, instrument technicians, and maintenance

· Create and execute validation activities according to plant/division policy

· Plan and conduct small to medium-sized projects. Responsibilities include detailed project planning/monitoring, project reviews, implementation, validation, and release to production

· Create equipment/process specifications, drawings, and software as required and ensure that existing documentation is accurate and appropriate

· Research, recommend, implement, and qualify replacement parts for discontinued/obsolete components, equipment, and software

· Provide excellent customer service to the production teams and meeting our compliance standards including FDA, and OSHA policies and procedures

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related discipline OR equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence

· 5+ years’ experience in a flexible Packaging Automation Engineering, new machine programming, and/or line integration execution

· Demonstrated project management skills

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

· Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures of flexible packaging systems

· Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

· Strong leadership skills - interacts well with diverse groups within the operation and maintains strong working relationships with internal in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment

· Work experience in the food /medical industry under FDA regulation

Working knowledge of the following:

· Control system wiring

· Controls devices and how to install and setup.

· Proper sanitary design and cleaning technology

· OSI/PI or ZPI historian

· Rockwell Studio 5000

· Rockwell FTView (SE/ME/Viewpoint)

· Rockwell Kinetix system troubleshooting

· Ignition software (support or development)

· IOLink, EtherNet, and other fieldbus technologies

· Cognex Vision Systems

· Videojet print systems

· Markem-Imaje print systems

· AutoCAD Electrical