Automation Engineer

WHO ARE WE?
At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.
Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.
We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.
YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE
• Attract and develop high performing people.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
WHAT'S NEW WITH APTAR
We have an exciting position open in Mukwonago WI: Automation Engineer
Job Summary: As an Automation Engineer at Aptar you will provide manufacturing support for post molding assembly processes through the full life cycle of a product. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for product launch reviews with project team, continuous improvement projects post-launch and large capital projects to improve plant efficiency.

• Manage the design and implementation of new assembly equipment
• Manage and improve PLC and auxiliary software programs for all plant equipment
• Working with our project launch team support the launch of new product lines in the plant via design reviews
• Support vendor build events a provide proper feedback to ensure success run at Job 1
• Able to generate new CI project ideas and generate cost benefit analysis to evaluate project viability
• Manage vendors to ensure proper install of equipment. Validate this install that comply with safety, quality and throughput standards
• Perform root cause analysis on manufacturing defects that cause downtime, quality defects or safety concerns
• Develop and implement permanent corrective actions on processes as indicated by the root cause analysis
• Develop programming solutions to manufacturing issues
• Coordinate cross functional team meetings to develop best solution to support all departments
• All other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor of Science or relevant technical associate's degree
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years in manufacturing setting
  • Preferred to have experience in injection molding or high-speed automation
  • Preferred full integration process experience
• Necessary Skills
  • Excellent communication skills w/ cross functional teams
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to create, change and root cause software programs
  • Ability to manage projects and vendors
  • Technical mindset to find true root causes and corrective actions
  • Ability to run cost-benefit analysis
  • Strong skills of electro-mechanical systems
  • Ability to create/read electrical prints
• Desired Skills
  • Knowledge of machining and fabrication practices (milling, drilling, welding, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Pneumatics, Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Vision Systems
  • Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC software's and Cognex vision systems
  • Ability to analyze and clean databases via Excel
  • High speed automation servicing
  • Knowledge of injection molding process

WHAT WE OFFER
• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment.
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• An outstanding benefits package, which includes 401(k), vacation, medical, dental, vision, maternity/paternity leave, life insurance for you and optional for your dependents, LTD, STD, flex spending, pet care, auto & home, critical illness, and a wellness program.
BE YOU. BE APTAR.
Aptar is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee