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Automation Engineer, VIVID

City: Zeeland

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, designing, and overseeing of the integration of complex automation systems for a large-scale, brownfield plant expansion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing automation with a proven ability to design, implement, and support Rockwell Automation systems.

Your responsibilities

Support the Automation Lead in developing best-in-class standards for automated solutions, including (but not limited to) batch processing, HMI/SCADA, data historians, alarm/event management, and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
Oversee the commissioning and testing of new automation solutions; lead the selection and integration of robotics, sensors, and industrial automation technologies.
Lead end-to-end development of automation projects, from initial architecture through final deployment.
Develop statements of work (SOW) for automation and integration partners.
Oversee OEM design processes, ensuring timely resolution of questions and removal of project roadblocks.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in automation for cross-functional support teams.
Develop, implement, and troubleshoot communication protocols for the SI-88 platform, including integration with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
Provide training to automation and maintenance technicians on automation systems, including PLC’s, VFD’s, and communications.

The experience we're looking for

Extensive experience with Rockwell Automation platforms, including Logix 5000/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View SE, and FactoryTalk Batch.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in controlling system design and integration, with a strong understanding of manufacturing and batch processing.
Experience with commissioning and validation in GMP-regulated environments (preferred).
Familiarity with database creation and management (SQL a plus).
Proficient in industrial networking and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA, AS-I, MQTT).
Strong knowledge and practical application of ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards.
Experience with robotics, motion control systems, and IoT integration (preferred).

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $85,000.00 - $127,000.00

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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