
Automation Engineer
Canpack · Muncie, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Canpack (packaging) in Muncie, IN. Deploy, monitor , and maintain automation hardware, operating systems and application software to drive plant KPIs.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation
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How this role compares
Against 20 other live controls postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 6+)
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 86%
- ✓ PLC 81%
- ✓ Robotics 52%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 38%
- Team leadership 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Canpack
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- 2
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- 3
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Canpack in Muncie
3 other open roles at this site.
- Process Technician · Process · Technician
- Process Engineer · Process
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
Full description from CanpackAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Subject Matter Expert for high-volume, high-speed manufacturing processes in all areas of automation and machine/process controls. Ensure operational stability, efficiency, and security of automation systems and infrastructure.
Essential Functions/Key Deliverables
- ◆Deploy, monitor , and maintain automation hardware, operating systems and application software to drive plant KPIs.
- ◆Troubleshoot and lend technical support for automated manufacturing processes and equipment including line control and robotic systems.
- ◆Specify and procure related replacement parts and maintenance contracts.
- ◆Assess available options for technology and equipment throughout various areas of manufacturing operations.
- ◆Evaluate and test new or modified software programs and software development procedures used to verify that programs function according to user
requirements
and established guidelines.
- ✓Assist in the procurement; integrate new equipment and modification of automation software and equipment for material handling, production processing and packaging equipment.
- ✓Create and maintain hardware documentation for all automation equipment.
- ✓Develop new programs , modify , or edit existing programs for process control, robotics, and HMI's.
- ✓Maintain and control current back up programs for all control processors, robotics, HMI’s , and data systems.
- ✓Conduct necessary technology research and provide recommendations
- ✓Installs and configures new hardware and software and provide user training and support as necessary
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
- ✓Associate or Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent knowledge and experience required
- ✓Minimum 5-8 years programming and troubleshooting experience with PLC automation and related controls
- ✓Must have process/production experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
- ✓Excellent communication, interpersonal, project management and technical skills
- ✓Extensive knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems and Systems Control Technologies
- ✓Proficient in programming and modification of new and existing PLC's and HMI's
- ✓Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, including staff, vendors, and management
- ✓Ability to prioritize and interpret work requests and work orders
- ✓Ability to develop training material and provide training to management, technicians, and users
- ✓Minimum intermediate computer skills required (Microsoft Office Suite)
Physical Demands
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs /day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs /day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs /day)
Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F 1 1-25 l bs F
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less F 1 1-25 l bs F
Stand O
Walk O
Sit O
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Other Physical
Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment
Work Environment
Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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