Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

• Investigates, develops and implements activities to reduce machine downtime while increasing process efficiency. Reviews, assesses and designs safety devices and controls as needed.
• Research, design, and develop controls systems for industrial use utilizing knowledge in engineering and consultation with equipment manufacturers. Plan department activities based on production schedules to make optimum use of manpower and facilities.
• Make recommendations for development action; analyze, modify and improve programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human-machine interfaces (HMI).
• Provide design and technical support of PLC based hardware, and control systems in a production environment (primarily Allen Bradley with some Siemens and Omron).
• Provide on-going maintenance support and resolution of control system problems, including taking ownership of such problems to completion.
• Work with Maintenance personnel to assist in troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and control systems problems. 
• Manage Capital projects from conception to installation as directed by supervisor while following OSHA, EPA, SQF, and local code regulations. 
• Interface with outside Machine / Control Vendors for the purpose of defining, designing, implementing, troubleshooting and redefining processes.
• Communicates effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance Departments at the local and corporate level. 
• Develops electrical and mechanical documentation, design modifications and programs for equipment. 
• Develops, reviews and implements work instructions as needed. 
• Ensures compliance with the plant policies and procedures including requirements. 
• Good at project and time management. Good troubleshooting abilities. 
• General understanding of economics, ergonomics and thermodynamics. 
• General understanding of mechanics-statics and dynamics. Hydraulics, pneumatics and material science 
• General understanding of Analog and digital controls and wiring. 
• Perform Level 2 CEW demonstration sign off for technicians.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. 
• Observe all Safety precautions, Food Safety requirements and Plant Rules to prevent injury to self or others and to prevent loss of material or damage to equipment.
• Follow and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S.
• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting.
• Capable of maintaining an attendance record within company guidelines and working required overtime.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Past experience / proven ability within the specified disciplines.
• Negative drug screen test results.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Lotus Notes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and leadership to others.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a team environment
• 1-5 years controls experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or associated field required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley plc’s and HMI’s
• Exceptional training and documentation skills
• Experience with project management
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills
• Results oriented and able to handle multiple projects
• Must possess good communications skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrates organizational and team building skills, able to lead improvement teams
• Good understanding of "Lean Manufacturing", 5S, TPM programs
• Strong presentation skills

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• 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)