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For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.\nResponsibilities\nPromote and support highest level of safety, both personally and with others, throughout daily activities.\nPerform duties related to preventative, routine and emergency maintenance of the controls/automation systems. Verifies and backs up all changes in controls logic for restore if needed. Available for program needs on for 24-hour support as available.\nRegularly interacts with frontline leaders and production employees to provide direction and solve problems from the electronic up to the extrusion and spinning stand point.\nParticipates in WAVA’s 5S events as a member of the 5S Squad.\nEvaluation of machine logic and controls to troubleshoot equipment and systems determining how these interacts and impacts on process improvement opportunities.\nTrack improvement through use of Hoshin, Kaizen and other approved methodologies.\nParticipate in long term strategic planning involving the optimum utilization of MAGNERA’s assets\nAbility to create and modify robotic programs and functions; interacts with leading automation OEM’s in selecting the right parts and programs to optimize the operation of machinery and its processes.\nTroubleshooting through root cause analysis, providing a logical sequence of executing corrections.\nCreate and revise manufacturing documents, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety instructions, validation protocols, risk assessments, and procedures and other technical documents to ensure compliant, efficient, and safe procedures\nAct as the project technical lead and maintain technical project files for automation projects. Also maintains up to date the mechanical and electronic drawings to resolve or optimize the operation of systems and processes.\nData collection from plant automation.\nPublish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.\nResearch, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.\nResponsible for programming and designing PLC controls for new equipment.\nTrain maintenance and production employees.\nQualifications\nMinimum Requirements:\nMinimum of 5 years’ experience with Fanuc robot programming.\nMinimum of 10 years in process automation engineering role or related field\n\nExperience programming PLC’s and drives 7from different global brands like SIEMENS, YAZKAWA, MENTORS, Allen Bradley, INTOUCH, etc.\nUnderstanding of AC and DC motors; Understanding of servo systems\nMotors and Drives - Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and read electrical prints. Ability to wire industrial control systems including 480V/120V/24V power, drives, motors, I/O and sensors\nElectrical Skills - Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and read electrical prints. 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