We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

Position Overview:

This role is responsible for developing and supporting automation systems across ARP's North American manufacturing facilities. This role focuses on creating, documenting, and maintaining corporate standards for SCADA and MES systems. The person will work closely with plant personnel to assess needs and design controls-based solutions that enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Additionally, the position supports Operations Engineering with capital projects, including the specification of hardware and software for automation and integration systems. The role also provides day-to-day troubleshooting support for unplanned breakdowns, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Maintenance, to ensure smooth production processes.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Responsible for the administration and maintenance of the Automation systems.
• Works directly with plant personnel in SCADA implementation and controls systems design.
• Develops and maintains documentation for system architecture and interfacing. 
• Provides programming and troubleshooting of PLC controls and SCADA/MES applications.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications.
• Performs Human Machine Interface designs (HMI).
• Collaborate with Ops Engineering & Program Managers on defining standards for industrial controls in Capital Projects.
• Perform planning, scheduling, installation, monitoring, configuration, troubleshooting, repair, backup and upgrade for production environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline is highly desired.
• 7+ years of experience in development and support of SCADA systems and / or industrial controls networks, preferably utilizing Wonderware or Ignition software applications.
• Previous experience programming Rockwell and Siemens PLCs & HMIs.
• Proven record with Industrial communication and PLC messaging.
• Experience in the 24 / 7 high volume manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• SCADA, PLCs, HMI, Drives, Network Switches/Routers, and Radio communication devices
• Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC DA/UA and Ethernet/IP, Profibus
• MS SQL Database support, programming, administration
• Fundamentals of Object-oriented Programming
• IT Fundamentals such as Active Directory, Networking, Server Environment
• AutoCAD is highly desired
• Demonstrated ability to develop and support object-oriented programming for SCADA applications
• Proven ability to modify and troubleshoot competently PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, etc. (Allen Bradley preferably)
• Experience in a High-Level Programming Language
• Demonstrated ability to ana