FMS Engineer Plant Automation

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Are you an experienced automation engineer looking to make a global impact by shaping the future of smart manufacturing? Join us as an FMS Engineer, Plant Automation, where you’ll design, implement, and support AVEVA (Wonderware) System Platform and SQL Server–based Factory Management Systems across CHEP plants worldwide. In this dynamic, hands‑on role, you’ll integrate mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to drive operational excellence, collaborate with cross‑functional teams on cutting edge “Plant of the Future” initiatives, and provide critical support that keeps our operations running seamlessly.

If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are excited by global collaboration and travel, this is your opportunity to elevate your career and help transform the way our plants operate! This role requires flexibility to attend meetings outside of normal daytime working hours due to global nature of the team. Provides plant support for FMS during the day, off‑hours, weekends, and holidays as required.

This position requires up to 40%. Candidates must live near a major US airport.

• Develop and configure AVEVA (Wonderware) System Platform, InTouch, and MS SQL Server for plant FMS systems.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to integrate mechanical, electrical, and controls systems into FMS.
• Analyze business problems, develop solutions, and implement technical improvements that add value.
• Enforce CHEP FMS standards with vendors and ensure rapid system implementations.
• Provide ongoing plant support, including troubleshooting and debugging of FMS systems.
• Manage global FMS deployments, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Lead or participate in remote and on‑site support, including off‑hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain documentation and provide training to internal teams and vendors on FMS systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program and 5+ years of related experience in manufacturing or utilities environment
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated project experience developing and implementing AVEVA (Wonderware) System platform 2020 & 2023.
• Experience using SQL Server 2017 & 2022 databases, stored procedures, SQL Reporting Services, and .NET.
• Competent in use of AVEVA/Wonderware system platform troubleshooting tools.
• Experience with being on call and remote support
• Understanding of Rockwell PLCs (Micrologix, Compactlogix, Control Logix).

• Familiar with Inductive automation Ignition 8.1 & 8.3.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are an essential element of this position.
• Must be comfortable working on the plant floor in a hands‑on start‑up environment with challenging schedules.
• Ability to apply project management and time management skills to consistently meet project timelines with aggressive schedules.
• Excellent problem analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work successfully and autonomously in a fast paced, results oriented
• environment.
• Knowledge and operation of server and PC hardware and associated operating system software, specifically Windows Server 2019 & 2025.
• Knowledge of basic production manufacturing metrics such as Process Reliability

• Compet…