Senior Automation Controls Engineer (Remote)

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

• Develop and maintain drive, controls and data acquisition system standards and best practices through collaboration with North American, European, and Asian process technology teams
• Manage the North American controls assessment program to identify and close gaps on obsolete hardware and software
• Own the electrical design and implementation of new equipment and technologies
• Serve as project manager or project consultant for major drives/controls upgrades
• Provide troubleshooting support to manufacturing sites and distribution centers
• Provide cross-functional support to ensure the security of our controls systems
• Support product development group with upgrades and troubleshooting on the pilot coating asset; owner of controls strategy for pilot coater
• Build manufacturing sites' bench strength in controls engineering through collaboration, training and talent assessment
• Promote safety as the most meaningful value in the organization by contributing through training, process improvements and other EHS responsibilities
• Assist in development of capital plans to support the divisional drives and controls strategy

Qualifications

Required:

• B.S. in engineering (BSEE preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in controls or electrical engineering function in a manufacturing environment
• Willing to travel up to 50% of time, primarily in North America
• Expertise in automation, drive and control systems
• Firm understanding of applicable electrical codes, including hazardous locations
• PLCs: Allen Bradley ControlLogix and PLC5 (must), Siemens S7 (preferred)
• Drives: AB Powerflex and Siemens 6SE70 and 6SE120
• HMI software, e.g. AVEVA (Wonderware) InTouch
• Data collection systems, e.g. AVEVA (Wonderware) Historian
• Strong project management skills and experience
• Great teammate; able to coordinate efforts across functions, plants and divisions
• Able to exert influence at all levels of the organization

Preferred:

• Six-sigma green belt or black belt certification
• Able to incorporate a variety of inputs into a cohesive strategy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google suite, and AutoCAD

The salary range for this position is $110000 - $135000 / year.

The hiring [base salary / wage rate] range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.  

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440)534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@ave