Senior Automation Engineer

at  ColgatePalmolive

WHO WE ARE

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let’s build a brighter, healthier future for all.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for managing site-wide automation, which includes programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), human machine interface (HMI’s), plant level networks, automated guided vehicles (AGV’s) and robots. In addition, this role is also responsible for managing software and design modifications of site automation systems and implementing capital expenditure projects, particularly those with a mechanical or packaging machinery focus. Projects may involve sourcing systems from external suppliers and may also involve detailed mechanical design, drafting and purchasing for in-house projects. This role also plays a critical part in supporting all areas of production with troubleshooting, continuous improvement, maintenance and safety issues.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree in a relevant engineering field (Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical)
• 5-10 years’ + experience in project management/ mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial control systems, specializing in Allen Bradley PLC’s, Networks (including Devicenet, Ethernet-IP, Modbus, etc) , HMI’s, VSD’s, Servos, industrial instrumentation (temp. Control, flowmeters, level controls, etc)
• Competency with various PLC programming languages (e.g. ladder logic, structured text, and function block)
• Experience with process and manufacturing equipment used in FMCG manufacturing (e.g. rotary fillers, labellers, tanks, pumps, packaging equipment, etc)
• 5-10 years experience in design, manufacture and installation of packaging machinery and/or plant process equipment
• Effective communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in AGVs, robotics and WW SCADA is advantageous.
• Experience in managing and inspecting hazardous areas.