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We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.\nWhat does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.\nJob Description\nThe Global Automation Project Engineer supporting the Advanced Automation Development Initiative is responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of innovative automation capabilities that support the enterprise vision for the Service Centre of the Future. This role fosters cross-functional collaboration, evaluates and integrates emerging technologies, and delivers scalable automation developments that advance touchless repair, enhance operational efficiency, and promote long-term manufacturing sustainability.Key Responsibilities May Include:\nDevelop and manage large-scale capital engineering projects for automation, IoT and continuous improvement solutions, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals and objectives.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Health & Safety, Finance, Quality) and external suppliers to drive project success, managing stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.\nLead the preparation of Capex documents, including cost estimates, project justifications, equipment layouts, and technical specifications, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.\nManage equipment installation and commissioning, including contractor supervision, safety compliance, and ensuring adherence to all environmental regulations and legislative requirements.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and increasing operational efficiency through the adoption of advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and digital twin models.\nEnsure the development and delivery of proper training programs and operational documentation (as-built drawings, manuals, spare parts lists) to ensure seamless handover to operational teams.\nMaintain strict financial control over capital projects, accurately forecasting expenditures, managing budgets, and ensuring fiduciary compliance throughout project execution.\nChampion Zero Harm and environmental standards, ensuring projects meet the highest safety requirements and adhere to regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle.\nOther Responsibilities Include:\nSupport and manage large-scale capital engineering projects for advanced automation developments and automation capability developments, ensuring alignment with the Service Centre of the future enterprise program.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Global Automation, Regional Engineering, Operations, Health & Safety, Finance, Quality) and external partners to drive project success, managing stakeholders throughout the development project lifecycle.\nSupport the preparation of CHEP Technology Development Capex documents, including cost estimates, project details, and technical specifications, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.\nManage equipment developments and all Global Automation technical Centre (GATC) test schedules, including partner supervision, safety compliance, and ensuring adherence to all environmental regulations and legislative requirements.\nSuccessfully advance assigned automation technologies from concept through proof-of-concept, pilot, and deployment readiness in alignment with the Service Center of the Future roadmap.\nDeliver approved automation development projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with defined technical, quality, and safety requirements.\nEstablish and maintain effective collaboration with global cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring successful technology adoption, knowledge transfer, and achievement of strategic automation objectives.\nEnsure the development and delivery of required documentation (as-built drawings, manuals, spare parts lists) to work directly with the global technical learning team to establish proper training materials for all advanced automation developments.\nWhat You’ll Bring:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering,\nElectrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.\n5+ years of experience in automation, manufacturing engineering, robotics, controls engineering, or technology development.\nExperience with Industry 4.0 technologies, Industrial IoT, AI/ML applications, digital twins, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), or smart factory initiatives.\nDemonstrated experience leading complex engineering or automation projects from concept through implementation.\nExperience evaluating, developing, and integrating emerging technologies within a manufacturing or service operations environment.\nKnowledge of industrial automation systems, including robotics, machine vision, PLCs, motion control, and automated material handling technologies.\nStrong project management skills with the ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder expectations.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex development challenges.\nDesirable Skills\nMaster’s degree in engineering, Robotics,\nAutomation, or related technical field.\nDesign for Six Sigma Black Belt\nProject Management Professional (PMP)\nSpanish, French, and/or German languages desirable\nWhat we Offer:\nCompetitive Pay + Annual Bonus \nBenefits Day 1! \n401K w/ company match (up to 4%) \nFREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!! \nEmployee Stock Match Program! \nTuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE! \nRemote Type\nFully RemoteSkills to succeed in the role\nAdaptability, Empathy, Experimentation, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand CustomersWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.\nIndividuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. 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