Automation Engineer

Mauser Packaging Solutions•LaGrange, GA

About The Position

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking an Automation Engineer dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place. This role offers opportunities for growth and development within a company focused on helping customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. The company values innovation, serving customers better, and environmental stewardship, providing a place for individuals to make a difference whether they are seasoned professionals or just beginning their careers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or a minimum of 7 years equivalent experience
Experience with hydraulics, robotics, electrical systems, automation
Strong MS Office, Visio, Inventor, Auto Cad, RSLogix 500 or 5000
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC, industrial sensors, and pneumatic systems
Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with stamping, welding, and palletizing a plus

Responsibilities

Develops plans for testing and debugging automation equipment while applying knowledge of engineering technology.
Programs, troubleshoots, and evaluates design considerations on new and existing systems and equipment.
Designs engineering solutions that meet manufacturing facilities requirements while monitoring budget constraints to maximize production equipment quality and efficiency.
Assists in the preparation of the scope of a project, cost justification and AFE (overall cost proposal) to senior management for approval.
Maintains awareness of and controls project cost, quality, scope, and schedule to ensure on-time delivery of projects within internal budgets.
Prepares necessary progress reports for management.
Leads or participates in engineering design reviews as required and requested by Management.
Conducts R&D activities concerned with integration and testing of electronic/mechanical components and systems and in the development of applications.
Applies mechanical theory, mechanical testing procedures and related knowledge to layout, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production equipment.
Works with maintenance department to ensure preventative and predictive maintenance compliance.
Programs software to configure and/or make modifications to automated systems and process control systems, which will include maintaining a backup library of robotic, PLC and other instrumentation software.
Provides various (daily, weekly, monthly) status reports of progress for various BWAY management members.
Evaluates, selects, and coordinates with outside vendors for design, machining and fabrication of tooling and systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.