Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Job Description

You were made to do this work: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision.

You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU.

Summary of Position:
Provide technical expertise and support in the implementation and optimization of the SMOM (Smart Manufacturing Operation Management) systems platform and associated processes to support sector objectives.

Leads and delivers the analysis, design, configuration, customization, testing, deployment and support for applications and technology within a specified business process area.

Performs leading-edge work and develops innovative approaches/solutions.

This role is viewed as an expert in complex application environments, encompassing both business process understanding and technical expertise.

In this role, you will:


* Drive evolution of digital transformation journey through new technology and capability introduction and implementation.


* Maintain ownership of best practices around KCP Industrial Control Systems, OPC Interfaces, Modbus, RS Linx, etc.


* Work within a manufacturing environment with an understanding of KPI’s, Operation Efficiency (OEE).


* Provide hands on support, additionally responsible for gathering business requirements for system enhancements.


* Coordination of mill specific projects relating to MES & integration to existing & new systems.


* Lead problem-solving with the ability to collaborate and communicate at all levels.


* Conduct weekly and ad hoc meetings with Engineering and Manufacturing SME's.


* Working knowledge of infrastructure hardware components, Servers, Networking, Firewalls.

Experience of scanner / handheld & labelling technologies.


* Provide technical and operational expertise to achieve quick and timely solutions to SMOM related problems within all site asset team areas.


* Ensure the success of SMOM by providing technical expertise and effective facilitation of the process.


* Provide support for developing and implementing plans and programs for sustaining the long-term growth of SMOM and other digital manufacturing capabilities to meet sector objectives.


* Gain and sustain SMOM knowledge by obtaining appropriate training and through interaction with corporate Digital Manufacturing networks.


* Ensure all necessary documentation is maintained, kept up to date and accessible.


* Contribute as a technical team member to various situations, projects and activities not included in other principal accountabilities to assist in the accomplishment ...