Automation Engineer

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and high-performance organization. If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We currently have an opportunity for a Automation Engineer to join our team located in Louisville, KY.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

We're looking for a detail oriented and forward thinking Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated systems that enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance across our production and operational processes. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in controls engineering, robotics, or process automation, and a passion for optimizing systems through innovative technology.

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

* Design, develop, and program control systems including PLC logic, HMI interfaces, control schemes, and sequence of operations using industry-standard programming methods (ladder logic, function block, structured text).

* Design control systems that utilize good engineering practices and follow all applicable regulatory and safety requirements.

* Determine layouts of control cabinets for PLCs and touchscreen interfaces and generate electrical wiring schematics.

* Create, modify, and troubleshoot function block diagrams, ladder logic, and structured text for rolling mill control systems.

* Lead and manage capital projects from inception through execution, including functional specifications, scope development, RFQs, design coordination, and successful delivery against timeline, cost, and performance objectives.

* Lead system integration, commissioning, and startup activities including I/O checkout, networking, FAT/SAT, and final system validation.

* Setup and troubleshoot integration and networking of PCs, HMIs, PLCs, robots, and third-party devices.

* Identify and implement automation and process improvement opportunities to enhance reliability, throughput, and quality.

* Work with cross-functional manufacturing teams to identify automation opportunities.

* Provide troubleshooting and technical support for automation systems, including controls, networking, and process equipment, both on-site and remotely.

* Support the daily needs of maintaining plant performance by prioritizing and providing engineering support to plant maintenance and operations as needed.

* Develop and maintain technical documentation including electrical drawings, control narratives, specifications, SOPs, and project documentation.

* Create and/or assist in the development of technical documents to assist maintenance and operations.

* Ensure all systems comply with safety and regulatory requirements.

* Communicate effectively in writing, including formulation and review/approval of official and technical correspondence, reports, and presentations.

* Train maintenance and production personnel on new technologies and processes.

* Lead, coach, and influence the development of fellow technical resources and area team members.

* Participate in process area team FMEAs, RCAs, and Safety Taproots.

You will love it here if…

* You put safety first, always.

* You listen, learn, and evolve.

* You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals.

* You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity.

* You are committed to improving our impact on local communities.

Qualifications

We need you to have:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.

* 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, process control, or systems integration (additional experience preferred for senior level roles).

* Proficiency with PLC platforms (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens), HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus)

* Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

Icing on the cake:

* Master degree preferred.

* Experience with ABB, GE, Aveva, or Asset Centre software is a plus.

* Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma…