Project and Automation Engineer
Job in
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40298, USA
Listed on 2026-10-13
Listing for:
AAK
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-13
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.
From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown
into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing
more than 4000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the
products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your
chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's
not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher
quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Every one of us works towards our shared
purpose:
Making Better Happen.
Everything we do is about Making Better
Happen together.
Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a
better future with us.
Build a better future as a Automation Project Engineer in Louisville, KYCompensation Range: $140,000 - $165,000
Possible Bonus: 7.5% AAK Louisville About the role
The Automation Project Engineer is responsible for leading and
supporting automation projects that improve safety, reliability, quality,
efficiency, and throughput across manufacturing and operational processes. This
role partners with operations, maintenance, engineering, vendors, and other
cross-functional stakeholders to develop, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize
automation systems, controls, and related technologies from concept through
commissioning and sustained operation.
Responsibilities Lead assigned automation projects from scope development through design, installation, startup, commissioning, and closeout.
Develop project requirements, specifications, schedules, budgets, and implementation plans in alignment with site priorities and business objectives.
Design, program, configure, and support automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, instrumentation, drives, robotics, and industrial networks as applicable.
Troubleshoot automation equipment, control logic, instrumentation, and communication issues to minimize downtime and improve system performance.
Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, product quality, safety, reliability, and maintainability through automation and controls improvements.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety, IT/OT, and external vendors to ensure automation solutions are practical, reliable, and compliant.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including control narratives, functional specifications, drawings, I/O lists, test plans, operating procedures, and training materials.
Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, startup, validation, and handoff activities for new or modified automation systems.
Ensure automation projects comply with applicable safety standards, company policies, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity expectations for industrial control systems.
Provide technical guidance and training to operations and maintenance personnel on new and existing automation systems.
Monitor system performance after implementation and recommend corrective actions, upgrades, or continuous improvement initiatives. About youLead assigned automation projects from scope development through design, installation, startup, commissioning, and closeout.
Develop project requirements, specifications, schedules, budgets, and implementation plans in alignment with site priorities and business objectives.
Design, program, configure, and support automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, instrumentation, drives, robotics, and industrial networks as applicable.
Troubleshoot automation equipment, control logic, instrumentation, and communication issues to minimize downtime and improve system performance.
Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, product quality, safety, reliability, and maintainability through automation and controls improvements.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety, IT/OT, and external vendors to ensure automation solutions are practical, reliable, and compliant.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including control narratives, functional specifications, drawings, I/O lists, test plans, operating procedures, and training materials.
Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, startup, validation, and handoff activities for new or modified automation systems.
Ensure automation projects comply with applicable safety standards,…
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