Automation and Controls Engineer

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 34,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an Automation and Controls Engineer, you will be supporting engineering improvements and be an expert in the PLC and Control system for the machinery in the Bangi plant and Kajang Distribution Centre. You will provide engineering support during machine breakdown, carrying out TPM activities on machinery control systems and providing maintenance whenever required.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Prioritize safety awareness on a daily basis and ensure zero recordable injury in all engineering activities.
• Providing technical support in machine problem solving and upgrading activities - troubleshooting & machine improvement initiatives.
• Timely report writing and recording in maintenance reports for repair works done, monitoring of engineering equipment and upkeep of electrical schematic diagrams.
• Create, maintain, and keep current all documentation: electrical and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC programs, operator display and operator interface.
• Record, report and arrange spare part inventory storage areas. Employ & maintain an inventory system to ensure no zero level situations.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation and Controls studies.
• 3-5 years of experience in PLC programming & troubleshooting in SIEMENS PLCs, HMIs and Control systems.
• Experience in updating and creating electric diagrams/ schematics is a must.
• Experience in tension controls, SCADA system, pneumatic motion control, variable frequency drives and process/safety interlocking systems will be an added advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance is preferable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills among all levels of the organization.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and develop action plans to strategically eliminate barriers.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Design, update, and continuously improve existing controls systems consisting of: ladder logic programs, relay logic, motor controls, operator interfaces, pneumatic systems, and much more.