Automation Engineer

Staff Automation Engineer

Location:

North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Lititz

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

The Staff Automation Engineer will provide technical leadership and automation support to the manufacturing plant. The position will manage and deliver automation projects from concept to post‑implementation, including developing project scope, user requirements, appropriation requests, timelines and budgets, qualification plans, approving equipment specifications and documentation to meet current company, corporate and government requirements. The role will also manage the purchase, installation and start‑up of equipment and systems while applying best‑practice tools for project management.

• Develop, review and approve Computer System Validation documentation as required.
• Provide technical support for automation and digitalization projects including system design and development, capital project execution, manufacturing technical support, new product introduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Accountable for project capital plan, monthly and quarterly expenditures and cashflow forecast, contingencies and scope management.
• Manage all tasks based on the responsibilities for project phases (Concept, Planning, Design, Implementation and Post‑Implementation).
• Manage the project implementation team including external consultants and contractors.
• Use project management tools (project timeline, kickoff meetings, risk and mitigation logs, issue and action logs, decisions log, change logs and stabilization plan).
• Act as an area owner and be responsible for the long‑range financial plan (LRFP) and integration with the 5‑year asset replacement plan.
• Plan and execute complex automation assignments.
• Perform complex assignments requiring new or improved products/processes/techniques.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing troubleshooting and quality investigations; develop short‑ and long‑term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Engage in collaborative partnerships with cross‑functional peers and management to foster teamwork and enhance project outcomes.

• A minimum BS/BA degree in a directly related field (Engineering or related).
• At least 6 years of IT or automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead internal and external technical resources in a collaborative team.
• Experience managing large capital projects adhering to a schedule and budgetary constraints.
• Specialized proficiency in PLC‑based control systems, SCADA systems and diverse electronic control systems.
• Detailed understanding and adherence to ISA S88 and S95 Standards for Batch Controls and MES implementations.

• FPX project management results, FPX or PMP certification.
• Specific experience in managing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of Isolated Computing Environments (ICE Networks).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automation software systems.
• Capability to craft and modify complex factory floor control systems.
• Experience in a highly matrixed environment.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley, B&R and Aveva knowledge preferred.

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: $ – $
Competitive Benefit Package
* Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
Learning & Development Opportunities
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Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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