Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Avery Dennison•Mentor, OH

3d•Remote

About The Position

Avery Dennison is seeking a Divisional Manufacturing Automation Engineer to join their North America Materials Group (MG-NA). This remote-based role functions as a Senior-Level Specialist, acting as a recognized expert and best-practice resource for automation. The individual will lead and shape the vision for automation across an expansive manufacturing network, including major sites in Ohio, Indiana, and Georgia, and finishing centers nationwide. As a key member of the MG-NA Process Technology team, reporting to the Technical Director, they will provide imaginative and practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. The mission is to identify and implement automation opportunities across receiving, storage, material handling, coating, finishing, and shipping.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related scientific field is required.
Minimum of 6+ years of engineering, research, or scientific experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or 4+ years with a Master’s degree).
Strong background in industrial electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; must be able to complete difficult technical assignments without immediate supervision.
Proficiency in AutoCAD to develop and update complex drawings (P&IDs, PFDs).
Experience with MS Project or Smartsheet for project tracking.
Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes and capital equipment purchasing.
Strong verbal and written skills; ability to interface effectively with cross-functional groups to define and execute requirements.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestic and international, based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Six Sigma and ELS (Avery Dennison's Enterprise Lean Sigma) principles preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a five-year strategic automation roadmap to outline long-term investment opportunities.
Define the technical scope for MG-NA automation projects, including AGVs, robotics, and cobots.
Lead and coordinate complex, long-term engineering projects from inception to completion within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.
Act as a technical mentor, providing guidance and coaching to site-level technical teams on automation solutions.
Partner with international regions to benchmark and transfer best-in-class Avery Dennison automation solutions worldwide.
Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on major contracts and projects, interacting with senior external personnel and internal leadership.