Global Automation Project Engineer

The Global Automation Project Engineer supporting the Advanced Automation Development Initiative is responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of innovative automation capabilities that support the enterprise vision for the Service Centre of the Future.

This role fosters cross-functional collaboration, evaluates and integrates emerging technologies, and delivers scalable automation developments that advance touchless repair, enhance operational efficiency, and promote long-term manufacturing sustainability.

What You'll Do:

• Support and manage large-scale capital engineering projects for advanced automation developments and automation capability developments, ensuring alignment with the Service Centre of the future enterprise program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Global Automation, Regional Engineering, Operations, Health & Safety, Finance, Quality) and external partners to drive project success, managing stakeholders throughout the development project lifecycle.
• Support the preparation of CHEP Technology Development Capex documents, including cost estimates, project details, and technical specifications, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage equipment developments and all Global Automation technical Centre (GATC) test schedules, including partner supervision, safety compliance, and ensuring adherence to all environmental regulations and legislative requirements.
• Successfully advance assigned automation technologies from concept through proof-of-concept, pilot, and deployment readiness in alignment with the Service Center of the Future roadmap.
• Deliver approved automation development projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with defined technical, quality, and safety requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective collaboration with global cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring successful technology adoption, knowledge transfer, and achievement of strategic automation objectives.
• Ensure the development and delivery of required documentation (as-built drawings, manuals, spare parts lists) to work directly with the global technical learning team to establish proper training materials for all advanced automation developments.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering,
• Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in automation, manufacturing engineering, robotics, controls engineering, or technology development.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, Industrial IoT, AI/ML applications, digital twins, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), or smart factory initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering or automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Experience evaluating, developing, and integrating emerging technologies within a manufacturing or service operations environment.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including robotics, machine vision, PLCs, motion control, and automated material handling technologies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex development challenges.

Desirable Skills

• Master’s degree in engineering, Robotics,
• Automation, or related technical field.
• Design for Six Sigma Black Belt
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Spanish, French, and/or German languages desirable

What we Offer:

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonus
• Benefits Day 1!
• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!
• Employee Stock Match Program!
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!

The salary range for this position is $117,000 to $160,000.

Salary ranges provided take into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical & retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.