Automation Engineer

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Automation Engineer will lead the design, programming, and commissioning of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems to automate manufacturing processes, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and that they meet safety and quality standards. Analyze and optimize automated processes to reduce downtime and enhance product quality. Implement improvements based on data analysis and troubleshooting results. Manage multiple automation projects from conception through implementation, including budgeting, timeline, vendor coordination, and compliance with project specifications.

• Develop and Commission Automation Systems:
  Design and implement plant automation systems, including PLCs, HMI/SCADA, MES data collection, and IIoT networks, while executing retrofit projects with AC/servo drives and control system upgrades.
• Project Management:
  Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor all assigned projects, ensuring compliance with quality control standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Teams:
  Work closely with plant Production and Engineering Managers to coordinate changes in production processes and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Support Process Optimization:
  Assist process engineers in problem analysis, solution development, and implementation of corrective actions to enhance efficiency.
• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis:
  Support a team of technicians in troubleshooting activities, analyzing operating problems, and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain Compliance:
  Ensure electrical equipment meets regulatory codes at state and federal levels, and report all EH&S incidents.
• Emergency Support:
  Be available for after-hours support during emergency downtime situations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Exhibit safety awareness and model safe work practices in all aspects of the job.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Automation
• Demonstrated track record of design using PLC, SCADA, and CAD software packages
• Proven experience in project management
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with robotic controls and programming
• Working knowledge of quality systems required with a familiarity of medical regulations preferred
• This role is highly technical in nature. Requires in-depth understanding of the machine upgrade and automation system functionality and an ability to identify and solve process problems. Matrix working relationships across the plant and beyond.

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the front lines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world's leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life's critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career and make that vision a reality.

Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences; and together, we'll create a better life.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment…