Key skills
AVEVA (Wonderware) System PlatformSQL ServerRockwell PLCsInductive Automation IgnitionProject ManagementHands-on EnvironmentProduction Manufacturing MetricsWindows ServerCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTime ManagementSQLCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
CHEP is seeking an experienced automation engineer to join their team as an FMS Engineer in Plant Automation. This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting Factory Management Systems across CHEP plants worldwide, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and configure AVEVA (Wonderware) System Platform, InTouch, and MS SQL Server for plant FMS systems
- Collaborate with Process Engineering to integrate mechanical, electrical, and controls systems into FMS
- Analyze business problems, develop solutions, and implement technical improvements that add value
- Enforce CHEP FMS standards with vendors and ensure rapid system implementations
- Provide ongoing plant support, including troubleshooting and debugging of FMS systems
- Manage global FMS deployments, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
- Lead or participate in remote and on-site support, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Maintain documentation and provide training to internal teams and vendors on FMS systems
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program and 5+ years of related experience in manufacturing or utilities environment
- Minimum 3 years demonstrated project experience developing and implementing AVEVA (Wonderware) System platform 2020 & 2023
- Competent in use of AVEVA/Wonderware system platform troubleshooting tools
- Experience with being on call and remote support
- Understanding of Rockwell PLCs (Micrologix, Compactlogix, Control Logix)
- Familiar with Inductive automation Ignition 8.1 & 8.3
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are an essential element of this position
- Must be comfortable working on the plant floor in a hands-on start-up environment with challenging schedules
- Ability to apply project management and time management skills to consistently meet project timelines with aggressive schedules
- Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work successfully and autonomously in a fast paced, results oriented environment
- Knowledge and operation of server and PC hardware and associated operating system software, specifically Windows Server 2019 & 2025
- Knowledge of basic production manufacturing metrics such as Process Reliability