Automation Engineer

CANPACK Group•Olyphant, PA

29d

About The Position

Automation Engineer Ensure sustained reliability and optimal performance of production machinery by leading advanced interventions, diagnostics, and maintenance initiatives related to automation systems. Serve as technical expert and mentor, promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Expertise in applying, auditing, and enforcing safety standards, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices across complex operations.
Expert in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and optimizing highly complex automation systems.
Ability to lead and perform comprehensive inspections, interpret and validate technical documentation, schematics, and diagrams,
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for root cause analysis of critical automation systems failures, including implementation of long-term corrective actions.
Taking immediate action in case of accidents by halting operations and ensuring proper medical response.
Stop or restart production equipment upon detecting major malfunctions, safety hazards, or risk of machine damage.
Determine scope and timing of maintenance interventions.
The employee may be required to make additional decisions as directed by the Company and/or in consideration of operational, quality and safety requirements.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in advanced automation, system integration, and process optimization within industrial or manufacturing environments.
Ability to communicate in business language – country specific.
Expert-level understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Deep expertise in safety procedures, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Technical proficiency in interpreting production machinery documentation.
Advanced expertise in PLC, SCADA, robotics, and system integration.
Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and ability to ensure full compliance across operations.
Strong capability to apply and lead Continuous Improvement initiatives, driving efficiency and reliability improvements.
Health & Safety (Occupational Safety Training).
Company Policies and Code of Conduct.
The employee may be required to complete additional training as directed by the Company, in response to operational, quality and/or safety needs, or to meet other business requirements.

Responsibilities

Conducting advanced diagnostics and performance analysis of automation systems to ensure long-term reliability and support strategic maintenance planning.
Supervising and executing complex automation interventions, including installation, modernization, and optimization of systems and control circuits.
Developing and implementing preventive maintenance strategies for key automation infrastructure, ensuring compliance with reliability and safety standards.
Supervising and auditing the condition of automation installations, identifying systemic risks, and recommending corrective and improvement actions.
Resolving complex automation failures using advanced diagnostic techniques and coordinating cross-functional response efforts.
Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions for recurring automation system failures.
Modifying and optimizing control programs to improve process safety, quality, or efficiency.
Ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of all activities in accordance with company standards.
Adhering to GMP principles, maintaining order according to 5S and continuous improvement methodologies.
Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor, in line with the scope of the position and employment agreement.
Acting as a technical expert and mentor, providing training and knowledge transfer to junior automation staff and maintenance personnel.
Participating in strategic projects and modernization initiatives, collaborating with engineering and reliability teams to improve plant performance and energy efficiency.