Automation Engineer

The Role

The Automation Engineer is responsible for developing automated solutions, implementing new processes, optimizing existing processes, automated data collection, and executing the industrial control and programming strategy for GTI's production facilities . This position will work closely with the multiple teams to ensure flawless and quick speed to market. Success is gauged on the ability to deliver quality, detailed, and efficient solutions at scale . The Manufacturing Engineer will play a pivotal strategic role in priority projects from a feasibility standpoint th r ough a full IQ, OQ, PQ validation and hand-off with a technical transfer to the site production team. They work collaboratively with multiple teams to deliver productivity improvements and C ontinuous Improvement .

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efforts of Engineering and technical resources based on Senior Leadership Priorities and Site 90-day plan priorities.
• Work with other departments (i.e. Prod Development, Project Management, Quality, Compliance, Operations, etc.) to integrate new systems.
• Dedicate start-up management support for selected complex project integrations.
• Ensures constant updates are provided to the VP of Manufacturing on the status of projects and improvement efforts in the facilities.
• SME for automated packaging equipment, flow wrappers, beverage line, multi-combi scales, bag filling equipment, integrations, and automation.
• Conduct studies, identify problems, recommend alternatives, and implement solutions in coordination with other teams.
• Develop and deploy automated solutions for numerous processes to gain efficiency and streamline workflows.

Provide support to Start-up facilities via technical transfer :

Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Safety & Compliance :

Working Conditions

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and / or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range

$100,000 — $125,000 USD