York Container Company · 20 hours ago
Automation Engineer
York, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expYork Container Company is seeking an Automation Engineer to support various electrical projects and upgrades in their production environment. The role involves troubleshooting electrical issues, managing automation projects, and collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize production equipment.
ManufacturingPackaging Services
Hiring Manager
Dave Condello
Responsibilities
Work on-call with maintenance to support electrical drive / plc / controls troubleshooting in the plant
Identify new projects / areas for improvement from sources of equipment downtime in the plant
Meet and work with automation / robotic equipment manufacturers to automate current and new equipment lines
Make program changes to existing conveyor lines to optimize flow through the plant
Form new programs to modify function of current conveyor lines as function requirements change to match new production goals
Research new options available in the current corrugated equipment market and work with engineering to integrate them into current production environment
Work with engineering to assist with new equipment installs
Manage and assist with all conveyor relocations and new equipment installs
Train and mentor select maintenance personnel on all plc programming, operation, and automation to expand maintenance’s ability to repair and improve existing automated equipment lines
Setup and execute plc / battery / memory backup / program PM for all hardware and software in the plant
Make upgrades to existing conveyor / converting equipment cabinets to address processor (PLC) and component obsolescence
Make upgrades to existing conveyor cabinets so that all cabinets can communicate with all other cabinets and be accessed remotely via an online connection
Work with IT to setup and maintain remote login capabilities for all equipment manufacturers to all converting equipment for remote troubleshooting
Work with Engineering and Maintenance to identify and complete new projects that eliminate repeat automation / controls downtime in the plant
Testing and Verifying function of all refurbished drives / motors / etc. supporting the maintenance department’s critical spare parts inventory
Identify and work with Purchasing to acquire any software needed to support plc’s and automation in the plant
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
2 – 5 years Industrial Electrical Maintenance experience preferred
Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with contractors, service techs (onsite/phone support), and fellow employees
Understands various aspects of an industrial facility including structural, electrical, plumbing systems, etc
Ability to work additional hours and weekends as necessary to meet business plan objectives
Fluent with schematics and blueprints
Proficiency in MS Excel & Word is a plus
Preferred
CAD experience preferred
usage of Tape measure, Calipers, various measurement equipment
Company
York Container Company
York Container is a private, family-owned business serving the corrugated packaging needs of a diverse customer.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William Ludwig
Chief Financial Officer
Ezequiel Quinones
7C Gopfert RDC Operator
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