Corporate Automation Project Engineer - Berry Global, Inc

Berry Global (NYSE:  BERY), headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2023 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 250+ manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 45,000 individuals.

At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion.

At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety.  To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com

PURPOSE:

Berry Global is now seeking a Corporate Automation Engineer to be located in Evansville, IN or be remotely located within the United States.  The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting new capital projects from concept to completion. The projects may range in size from $50,000 to $10MM in scope with an emphasis on large scale “End of Line” automation. This position will have shared responsibilities in multiple plants.  Ideal candidate will have controls and mechanical hands-on experience.

Travel Requirements:   50%

Reports to: Automation Engineering Manager – Containers

Career Band: Supervisor

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• Monitor and apply safety standards to maintain a safe working environment. 

• Work with corporate and plant teams to develop detailed scope of work for system solutions.  

• Lead project management efforts from scope development through system delivery. 

• Provide electrical/mechanical installation support and technical expertise during new project launches. 

• Provide technical support on current and future continuous improvement projects. 

• Create training instructions and standard operating procedures for use in equipment implementation. 

• Train production and maintenance departments in the use and maintenance of new equipment. 

• Responsible for adherence to all company, industry, and regulatory procedures. 

• Responsible for participating in post project review. 

• Associate degree in technical field (Engineering Preferred) or equivalent experience - Bachelor’s in engineered a plus 

• Effective and concise communication skills.  

• Self-motivated, self-starter 

• Strong leadership skills 

• Personable, with the ability to effectively interact, lead and communicate with corporate engineers, plant and vendors 

• Prior project management experience - Project management certifications are a plus 

• Ability to manage project scope and identify/act on project risks 

• Organized and detail-oriented individual with prior ISO complianceexperience 

• Strong reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills 

• Data driven – Six Sigma Experience is a plus 

• Ability to meet deadlines, both customer and self-imposed 

• Ability to implement design modifications by organizing & leading multi-disciplinary team 

• Ability to work well in a goal oriented, team environment 

• Ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects effectively & simultaneously 

DESIREDEXPERIENCE: 

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. 

• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering. 

• Project management/organizational skills with proven ability to handle multiple prioritieseffectively. 

• Experience in end-of-line automation in Injection, Thermoforming and/or Blow molding. 

• Experience in PLC, motion controls, and vision inspection control platforms.  

• Experience with plant CAD design layout and/or 3D modeling. 

• Experience with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). 

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Domestic travel (up to approximately 50% (EVV) and 80% (Remotely Located)) – Preference will be given to candidates local to Evansville, IN.