Automation Systems Engineer

About the role

The Automation Systems Engineer will be a key member of the Advanced Manufacturing team within the Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA) division and will report directly to the Director of Flexibles Advanced Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Aligns with and actively supports Amcor values by prioritizing safety in all activities and serving as a role model for safe project execution in accordance with company safety policies.
• Collaborates with cross-functional project teams to design, develop, and implement end-to-end automated vision inspection system (AVIS) and automated robotic solutions across Amcor manufacturing processes.
• Leads system architecture development for smart manufacturing initiatives including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES, IoT, robotics, and industrial networking.
• Integrate manufacturing equipment with enterprise systems to enable real-time production monitoring and analytics.
• Support machine connectivity initiatives using industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus.
• Support implementation of Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory technologies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing data collection and visualization systems.
• Aid in development of digital twins, predictive maintenance strategies, and advanced analytics initiatives.
• Identifies and develops high-impact automation use cases that deliver competitive advantage.
• Leads technical scope definition, integrated solution design, risk identification and mitigation, and supports development of the business case.
• Supports automation/vision system design reviews, risk assessments, FAT/SAT, and onsite commissioning.
• Provides comprehensive project management support, including schedule management, budget oversight, and stakeholder communication.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, develop specifications, design small to large-scale automation concepts, execute proof-of-concepts to reduce technical risk, select external partners, support RFQ processes, lead implementation, and ensure long-term sustainability/maintainability across plant operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years experience in packaging, food, pharmaceutical, or high-speed manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years of experience/knowledge working in the following areas: Automation, Robotics, AGVs/AMRs, IoT, Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA), MES integration, Data historians, Machine Learning and AI.
• RIA Robotic Safety Training, Fanuc Education Certification, Ignition Certification (Core/Gold), Rockwell Certification (Logix Programmer, PowerFlex Drives, Motion Control Kinetix, etc.), Industrial Networking Certifications, is a plus.
• 30% travel requirement.

Qualifications

• Systems focal with strong experience in industrial automation, controls architecture, systems integration, manufacturing IT/OT infrastructure, and smart factory technologies.
• A strong understanding of RIA Safety Standards, IoT, Networking, and System Integration with the following: Rockwell Hardware/Software products, Inductive Automation Ignition, Fanuc Robotics, Cognex/Keyence Vision Systems, SQL, commOPC UA, MQTT, REST API, AGVs, AMRs, AS&RS, Motion control, conveyors.
• 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. Strong system-level troubleshooting skills. Continuous improvement and standardization mindset. Technical leadership/architectural ownership and accountability.
• 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.

Skills

• Automation, Robotics, AGVs/AMRs, IoT, Industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA), MES integration, Data historians, Machine Learning and AI.
• RIA Robotic Safety Training, Fanuc Education Certification, Ignition Certification (Core/Gold), Rockwell Certification (Logix Programmer, PowerFlex Drives, Motion Control Kinetix, etc.), Industrial Networking Certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees.
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location.
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).