Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Develop and manage large-scale capital engineering projects for automation, IoT and continuous improvement solutions, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Health & Safety, Finance, Quality) and external suppliers to drive project success, managing stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the preparation of Capex documents, including cost estimates, project justifications, equipment layouts, and technical specifications, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage equipment installation and commissioning, including contractor supervision, safety compliance, and ensuring adherence to all environmental regulations and legislative requirements.
• Drive 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Maintain strict financial control over capital projects, accurately forecasting expenditures, managing budgets, and ensuring fiduciary compliance throughout project execution.
• Champion Zero Harm and environmental standards, ensuring projects meet the highest safety requirements and adhere to regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Support 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.
• Collaborate 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.
• Support 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.
• Manage 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.
• Successfully advance assigned automation technologies from concept through proof-of-concept, pilot, and deployment readiness in alignment with the Service Center of the Future roadmap.
• Deliver approved automation development projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with defined technical, quality, and safety requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective collaboration with global cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring successful technology adoption, knowledge transfer, and achievement of strategic automation objectives.
• Ensure 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering,
• Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in automation, manufacturing engineering, robotics, controls engineering, or technology development.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, Industrial IoT, AI/ML applications, digital twins, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), or smart factory initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering or automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Experience evaluating, developing, and integrating emerging technologies within a manufacturing or service operations environment.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including robotics, machine vision, PLCs, motion control, and automated material handling technologies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex development challenges.

Desirable Skills

• Master’s degree in engineering, Robotics,
• Automation, or related technical field.
• Design for Six Sigma Black Belt
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Spanish, French, and/or German languages desirable

What we Offer:   

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonus 

• Benefits Day 1!   

• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)  

• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!  

• Employee Stock Match Program! 

• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!