Automation Engineering Specialist

JoinReynolds Consumer Productsand Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting dynamic fast-paced and high-performance organization. If you are looking to build a strong career we have an opportunity for you! We currently have an opportunity for a Automation Engineering Specialistto join our team located in Louisville KY.

Your Role:

The Automation Engineering Specialist is responsible for being the subject matter expert and supporting maintaining troubleshooting and improving automated equipment and control systems in a manufacturing or production environment. This role works closely with engineering maintenance production and union craft teams to ensure equipment operates safely efficiently and with minimal downtime. Reporting Directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager.

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Install troubleshoot repair and maintain automated equipment including PLCs HMIs sensors motors actuators robotics and related control systems.
• Support automation and production equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance activities driving improved reliability and reduced downtime.
• Diagnose electrical mechanical pneumatic hydraulic and software-related issues in automated systems.
• Assist with the setup testing and commissioning of new equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams technical manuals and mechanical drawings.
• Support automation engineers in programming configuring and optimizing control systems and production processes.
• Document repairs maintenance activities system changes and troubleshooting steps accurately.
• Work collaboratively with union employees union representatives and other plant personnel in a respectful professional manner.
• Coordinate work assignments and troubleshooting efforts in accordance with facility policies labor agreements and established procedures.
• Follow all safety procedures company policies and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisors to coordinate outside contractors as needed for approved projects.
• Work with plant personnel to identify savings and justification for projects.
• Test new software systems or equipment to be used in automation processes to ensure it meets the plants needs.
• Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams through clear and concise communication
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to support informed decision-making across all levels of the organization.

You will love it here if

• You put safety first always.
• You listen learn and evolve.
• You are passionate about collaboration teamwork and achieving shared goals.
• You treat all people with respect operating ethically and embrace inclusivity.
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities.

We Need You to Have

Education

• Associates degree technical diploma or equivalent experience in automation electrical mechatronics industrial maintenance or a related field.

Experience

• 3 experience working with industrial automation equipment PLCs HMIs and control systems. (Allen Bradley Siemens Fanuc)
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read schematics wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently as part of a team and in a union environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in Lock-out / Tag-out safe work practices.
• Must be team-oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.
• Microsoft office
• Well-written communications that simplify complex technical topics for a broad audience.

Icing on the Cake

• Bachelors degree.
• Project Management
• Wonderware
• DCS
• ABB
• Lean Manufacturing Practices

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