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CM Automation & Controls Engineer

Company: Confidential | Location: , | Posted: Oct 24, 2025

Job Summary

Qualifications and Experience

  • Education: Bachelor?s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Systems Knowledge: Krones and Siemens systems, providing an advanced understanding of leading industry platforms.
  • Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
  • Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Industry Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience within a high-speed Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment, with a track record of achieving efficiency, quality, and safety targets.
  • Electrical Distribution: Strong foundation in electrical distribution systems, including design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Instrumentation & Calibration: Proficient in instrumentation and calibration processes, with experience ensuring equipment reliability and accuracy.
  • Automation Systems & Equipment: Expertise in the design, programming, and maintenance of automation systems, including familiarity with various automated equipment types.
  • Manufacturing Execution System (MES): Demonstrated capability in MES deployment and integration within a manufacturing environment.
  • Digital Implementation: Skilled in applying digital technologies to enhance operational reliability and streamline processes.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

  • System Design & Maintenance: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive electrical, automation, MES, and digital systems, ensuring system integrity, safety, and alignment with corporate standards.
  • Project Management: Lead full project lifecycles for electrical and automation engineering, from concept to commissioning. Responsible for documentation, procurement, system programming, and final assembly, ensuring timely, cost-effective project delivery.
  • Technical Training & Support: Develop and deliver technical training for factory personnel, assess competencies, and provide ongoing support to elevate technical expertise in electrical and automation systems.
  • Process Optimization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and enhance production processes, ensuring continuous improvements in quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
  • Maintenance & Reliability: Implement and execute maintenance strategies, utilizing digital technologies to bolster process reliability. Safeguard operational continuity through rigorous management of electrical, instrumentation, and MES systems.
  • Compliance & Safety: Ensure all electrical and automation activities align with corporate safety, environmental, and quality standards, maintaining current documentation and enforcing compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Sustainability Initiatives: Identify and implement sustainable practices within E&A processes, including energy and water conservation projects. Track and communicate project results to demonstrate impact on factory sustainability objectives.
  • Asset Lifecycle Management: Proactively manage E&A assets by forecasting end-of-life and obsolescence needs, planning for timely replacements, and balancing performance with cost efficiency for strategic capital planning.
  • Leadership in Capital Projects: Lead E&A components in capital investment projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet quality, budget, and schedule targets.

How to Apply

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