Amcor

Packaging

ControlsEngineer

$85–125k ~AI est. United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Controls Engineer at Amcor. Skills: Automation, Controls Engineering, SCADA Systems, Robotics. Support Amcor values. Put safety first”

Industry & Context.

Packaging
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years Python, 5+ years Machine Learning, 5+ years AI, 5+ years Data Engineering, 5+ years DevOps, 5+ years Cloud, 5+ years Software Development, 5+ years Security

Nice to Have

RIA Robotic Safety Training, Fanuc Education Certification, Ignition Certification (Core/Gold), Rockwell Certification (Logix Programmer, PowerFlex Drives, Motion Control Kinetix), Keyence/Cognex experience

What You'll Do.

Ensure project work follows safety policies

Develop and implement end-to-end solutions

Integrate automation on plant/assembly line

Define and implement PLC

Develop and maintain PLC programming standards

Establish standardized Ignition SCADA & Vision System frameworks

Maintain version control for control system software

Maintain change management for control system software

Maintain backup strategies for control system software

Integrate industrial robots & AGVs/AMRs

Coordinate robot motion

Integrate robot safety

Integrate robot peripherals

Define standard approaches for robot–PLC communication

Define standard approaches for cell control

Define standard approaches for error handling

Define standard approaches for recovery

Identify high-impact automation use cases

Develop competitive advantage through automation

Lead technical scope definition

Lead integrated solution design

Lead risk identification

Support business case development

Support automation/vision system design reviews

Support risk assessments

Support onsite commissioning

Provide project management support

Manage project schedule

Oversee project budget

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with manufacturing; Partner with IT/OT; Partner with safety; Partner with external integrators; Collaborate with Project Teams

Process & Methodology

Schedule management, Budget oversight

Full Job Description

# **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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit [www.amcor.com](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amcor.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CThomas.Kern%40amcor.com%7C42d29976ac134ceac0b608dd916bda6f%7Cfe9c207fda30422682b5bff6ef031c8c%7C0%7C0%7C638826614598236932%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kRZggeckbCPweNI818auVitBqczzJ8PiTYvaSRZWTkg%3D&reserved=0) I [LinkedIn](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Famcor&data=05%7C02%7CThomas.Kern%40amcor.com%7C42d29976ac134ceac0b608dd916bda6f%7Cfe9c207fda30422682b5bff6ef031c8c%7C0%7C0%7C638826614598266055%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7FYmdVari7GZ6Tb%2Fw9RJdROKz%2BqEkg8tJquYOqRata0

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