Sr. Automation Engineer

Reckitt•Evansville, IN

2d•$95,000 - $143,000

About The Position

We are ReckittHome to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.SupplyOur supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.About the roleThe Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for implementing and supporting automation systems including PLC’s, Machine Vision, Motion, and SCADA systems. The Senior Automation Engineer will partner with the plant floor leaders, engineering, quality, food safety, and the automation manager to support production equipment improvements, controls upgrades, and capital projects that help deliver plant performance.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience) with strong foundational knowledge of industrial systems
Demonstrated ability to apply root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and controls issues
Solid understanding of safety, environmental, and GMP requirements within a manufacturing environment
Experience implementing and supporting computerized and validated systems in regulated (CSV) environments
Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC) and related control hardware
Working knowledge of industrial hardware including VFDs, motion control/servo systems, HMIs, machine vision, and barcode systems
Experience with automation software platforms such as Rockwell RSLogix, FactoryTalk (ME/SE), AssetCentre, ThinManager, and PlantPAX
Familiarity with additional systems including GE iFIX/iBatch, OSI PI, Microsoft SQL, and Ignition for data, visualization, and control integration

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain Management
Business Partnership
Collaboration and partnership building
Relationship Management
Business accumen
Productivity management
Improve business processes
Advanced Analytics
Data Analytics
Supply Chain Planning
Logistics Management

Responsibilities

Drive the development and execution of automation strategies aligned with IT and operational goals
Provide technical leadership for the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of automation and control systems
Oversee performance, maintenance, patching, and monitoring of Operational Technology (OT) systems and critical infrastructure
Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP-5, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA requirements, including audits and validation reviews
Support full system lifecycle activities, including design, commissioning, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including URS, FRS, design specs, SOPs, and user procedures
Lead testing and validation efforts such as FAT, SAT, commissioning, and Computerized System Validation (CSV)
Collaborate with engineering teams, contractors, and vendors to enforce standards, improve processes, and deliver automation projects