Global Automation Project Engineer

CHEP•Grand Prairie, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

CHEP is seeking a Global Automation Project Engineer to support its Advanced Automation Development Initiative and help advance the Service Centre of the Future. The role leads the design, development, and deployment of automation capabilities, promotes cross-functional collaboration, evaluates emerging technologies, and delivers scalable developments that support touchless repair, operational efficiency, and manufacturing sustainability. The position supports large-scale capital engineering and technology development projects, including automation, IoT, and continuous improvement solutions. It takes technologies from concept through proof of concept and pilot to deployment readiness, while managing project scope, schedule, budgets, safety, quality, and stakeholder expectations. The engineer also oversees equipment installation, commissioning, development testing, and the preparation of technical and operational documentation and training materials. The role works with global and regional teams, operations, health and safety, finance, quality, suppliers, and other external partners. CHEP describes its work model as fully remote and offers competitive pay, an annual bonus, benefits beginning on day one, and additional employee programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics engineering, robotics engineering, industrial engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in automation, manufacturing engineering, robotics, controls engineering, or technology development.
Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, Industrial IoT, AI/ML applications, digital twins, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), or smart factory initiatives.
Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering or automation projects from concept through implementation.
Experience evaluating, developing, and integrating emerging technologies in a manufacturing or service operations environment.
Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including robotics, machine vision, PLCs, motion control, and automated material handling technologies.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex development challenges.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, robotics, automation, or a related technical field.
Design for Six Sigma Black Belt.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Spanish, French, and/or German language skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage large-scale capital engineering projects for automation, IoT, and continuous improvement solutions, aligning them with long-term business goals.
Support advanced automation and automation capability development projects aligned with the Service Centre of the Future enterprise program.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers or partners, managing stakeholders throughout project and development lifecycles.
Prepare capital expenditure documents, including cost estimates, project justifications and details, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
Manage equipment installation, commissioning, equipment development, and Global Automation Technical Centre test schedules, including contractor or partner supervision and safety compliance.
Advance assigned automation technologies from concept through proof of concept, pilot, and deployment readiness in line with the Service Centre of the Future roadmap.
Deliver approved development projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with technical, quality, safety, environmental, and legislative requirements.
Drive continuous improvement to reduce Mean Time Between Failures and improve operational efficiency through technologies such as AI, robotics, and digital twin models.
Maintain financial control of capital projects, forecast expenditures, manage budgets, and ensure fiduciary compliance.
Champion Zero Harm and environmental standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and deliver operational documentation, including as-built drawings, manuals, and spare parts lists.
Work with the global technical learning team to establish training materials and ensure effective handover and knowledge transfer to operational teams.
Establish global cross-functional collaboration that supports technology adoption and strategic automation objectives.