Automation Engineer - Project Management

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future?At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com.

The Automation Engineer will serve under the newly established Advanced Manufacturing group at Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA) division. The automation engineer will report to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing and will be the mechanical design focal for the team for deploying automation technologies/solutions that will help the business achieve its operational objectives related to safety, quality, waste, and operational efficiency across AFNA's network of facilities. This motivated individual will plan and work through the technology/project life cycle which includes investigations, POC, pilots, RFQs, implementation, and sustainability. An understanding and experience in developing mechanical designs to implement automation solutions is preferred.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Aligns with and actively supports Amcor values by putting safety first in any situation . Serves as a role model to others by ensuring that all project work is completed in accordance with our safety policies.
• Participates/collaborates with Project Teams to develop and implement end to end solutions for integrating automation on a plant/assembly line level.
• Responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing custom mechanical design solutions that are incorporated within the automation solutions and machine interfaces across all automation projects.
• Responsible for creating accurate 2D plant drawings across all plants by using the latest 3D scanning technology in order to accurately implement automation.
• Create 3D part/assembly models and details drawings for manufacture per design best practices using 3D CAD.
• Manage the scope of work for mechanical design on customized projects, including planning, supervising project work, and verifying designs to ensure effective performance of the work
• Collaborates with cross functional project teams to identify system requirements and compiles specifications to enable automation solutions.
• Supports fabrication, testing, and installation activities for automation projects to ensure the succuss of the project.
• Partners with the Advance Manufacturing Core Industrial Engineering team to develop plant transformation plans for Brownfield and Greenfield sites.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Core attributes: Technical knowledge in a few of the following: 2D 3D CAD Design, Automation, Robotics, Mechanical Design and Fabrication.
• Technical Expertise: contributes to the design, development and implementation of technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods. Uses a forward looking approach when analyzing and implementing technical solutions.
• Project Management: Effective team contributor; provides appropriate feedback and helps motivate team members to work toward common goals. Ability to recognize and respond proactively to project challenges and draws upon appropriate resources from other functional areas as needed to mitigate risk.
• Communication: Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills when engaging with customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Ability to prepare and deliver engineering presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Collaboration: Actively engages in problem solving and creative thinking process.
• Inherent responsibility to train and mentor peers when appropriate.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Electrical, Mechanical, CS&E, Controls/Automation Engineering or related technical field
• 3 - 6 years' experience
• 30% travel requirement

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

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