FMS Engineer Plant Automation

Brambles

7d • Remote

About The Position

Are you an experienced automation engineer looking to make a global impact by shaping the future of smart manufacturing? Join us as an FMS Engineer, Plant Automation, where you’ll design, implement, and support AVEVA (Wonderware) System Platform and SQL Server–based Factory Management Systems across CHEP plants worldwide. In this dynamic, hands-on role, you’ll integrate mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to drive operational excellence, collaborate with cross-functional teams on cutting edge “Plant of the Future” initiatives, and provide critical support that keeps our operations running seamlessly. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are excited by global collaboration and travel, this is your opportunity to elevate your career and help transform the way our plants operate! This role requires flexibility to attend meetings outside of normal daytime working hours due to global nature of the team. Provides plant support for FMS during the day, off-hours, weekends, and holidays as required. This position requires up to 40%. Candidates must live near a major US airport.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program and 5+ years of related experience in manufacturing or utilities environment
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated project experience developing and implementing AVEVA (Wonderware) System platform 2020 & 2023.
• Experience using SQL Server 2017 & 2022 databases, stored procedures, SQL Reporting Services, and .NET.
• Competent in use of AVEVA/Wonderware system platform troubleshooting tools.
• Experience with being on call and remote support
• Understanding of Rockwell PLCs (Micrologix, Compactlogix, Control Logix).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are an essential element of this position.
• Must be comfortable working on the plant floor in a hands-on start-up environment with challenging schedules.
• Ability to apply project management and time management skills to consistently meet project timelines with aggressive schedules.
• Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work successfully and autonomously in a fast paced, results oriented environment.
• Knowledge and operation of server and PC hardware and associated operating system software, specifically Windows Server 2019 & 2025.
• Knowledge of basic production manufacturing metrics such as Process Reliability

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with Inductive automation Ignition 8.1 & 8.3.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure AVEVA (Wonderware) System Platform, InTouch, and MS SQL Server for plant FMS systems.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to integrate mechanical, electrical, and controls systems into FMS.
• Analyze business problems, develop solutions, and implement technical improvements that add value.
• Enforce CHEP FMS standards with vendors and ensure rapid system implementations.
• Provide ongoing plant support, including troubleshooting and debugging of FMS systems.
• Manage global FMS deployments, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Lead or participate in remote and on-site support, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain documentation and provide training to internal teams and vendors on FMS systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonus
• Benefits Day 1!
• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!
• Employee Stock Match Program!
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level