Automation Engineer

The Engineer will maintain the optimal performance of automated and robotic systems through efficient implementation, operation, and maintenance. This includes providing immediate troubleshooting and executing corrective actions to rapidly restore equipment and system functionality. The Engineer will support project implementation by performing acceptance testing and providing training, leading to improved equipment uptime and system reliability. This role also involves developing practices and procedures to optimize processes, increase production, enhance quality, and maintain high safety standards. This role will monitor and troubleshoot automated systems both on-site and remotely, implement corrective actions, and propose long-term improvements. Success requires strong collaboration with plant operations, maintenance, and staff. Essential Job Functions: Able to utilize CAD knowledge to identify mechanical roadblocks and generate solutions by designing custom components or integrating off-the-shelf components into existing and future systems. Minimize downtime for robotic and automated systems and execute corrections. Able to troubleshoot electrical cabinets and identify components using electrical drawings. Serve as a technical resource for the manufacturing staff and supervision regarding automation and robotics. Use new technology to provide enhanced insight into operational and equipment challenges and propose solutions to those situations. Analyze performance data proactively and recommend data driven upgrades that demonstrate a high level of investment return. Modify existing Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), or electrical schematics. Initiate, track, and close, through Management of Change (MOC) best practices, all activities with focus on Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR), Process Hazard Analysis

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A.