Job DescriptionThe Automation Vision Engineer will be a key member of the Advanced Manufacturing team within the Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA) division and will report directly to the Director of Flexibles Advanced Manufacturing. This role will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of Automated Vision Inspection Systems (AVIS) across Amcor's manufacturing facilities.
The position will focus on mapping Amcor's manufacturing processes and establishing standardized AVIS solutions, including calibration and validation procedures that ensure inspection requirements are consistently achieved. These vision-based inspection solutions will be fully integrated into Amcor's manufacturing systems and will play a critical role in ensuring product quality, improving process reliability, reducing defects, and enabling advanced automated inspection capabilities across the manufacturing network.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO- Aligns with and actively supports Amcor values by prioritizing safety in all activities and serving as a role model for safe project execution in accordance with company safety policies.
- Collaborates with cross-functional project teams to design, develop, and implement end-to-end automated vision inspection system (AVIS) solutions across Amcor manufacturing processes.
- Designs, programs, and optimizes industrial vision systems for inspection, measurement, robotic guidance, OCR/OCV, defect detection, and advanced 2D/3D image-processing applications.
- Selects and specifies cameras, optics, lighting methodologies, filters, and image acquisition hardware to ensure robust and repeatable system performance.
- Establishes AVIS architecture, data collection standards, database management, version control, change management, and backup strategies to support traceability, quality assurance, and long-term system reliability.
- Defines standardized approaches for AVIS-to-robot-to-PLC communication, cell control, error handling, recovery strategies, and scalable automation integration.
- Identifies and develops high-impact vision inspection opportunities that deliver operational and competitive advantages through technical scope development, integrated solution design, risk mitigation, and business case support.
- Supports automation and vision system design reviews, risk assessments, FAT/SAT activities, calibration/validation processes, and onsite commissioning/startup support.
- Provides comprehensive project management support including schedule coordination, budget tracking, stakeholder communication, status reporting, and proactive risk management.
- Partners with engineering, operations, maintenance, and external suppliers to define system requirements, execute proof-of-concepts, support RFQ processes, lead implementation activities, and ensure long-term sustainability and maintainability of vision solutions across manufacturing facilities.
WHAT WE VALUE- Core attributes: Vision inspection and machine vision focal. Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skillset to troubleshoot complex automation/vision system challenges. Strong knowledge in machine vision 2D/3D technologies for high-speed applications along with statistical analytics background to assure inspection requirements are met. Strong understanding of optics, lighting methodologies, cameras, lenses, and image acquisition principles
- Technical Expertise: Design, development and implementation of technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods. Uses a forward-looking approach when analyzing and implementing technical solutions. Strong system-level troubleshooting skills. Continuous improvement and standardization mindset with strong training skills. Technical leadership/architectural ownership and accountability.
- Project Management: Effective team contributor; provides appropriate feedback and helps motivate team members to work toward common goals. Ability to recognize and respond proactively to project challenges and draws upon appropriate resources from other functional areas as needed to mitigate risk.
- Communication: Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills when engaging with customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Ability to prepare and deliver engineering presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Collaboration: Actively engages in problem solving and creative thinking process. Inherent responsibility to train and mentor peers when appropriate.
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU - A bachelors degree in engineering - Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
- 5+ years experience in packaging, food, pharmaceutical, or high-speed manufacturing environments.
- 5+ years of experience/knowledge with industrial machine vision systems including Cognex (preferred) & Keyence product lines.
- Cognex VisionPro Training/Certification, Keyence Vision system Training, Minitab Data Analytics Certification, FANUC Certified Vision Programmer, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- 30% travel requirement
Our ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products
BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
