About this role
<p>Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.</p> <h1 style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#365f91">Job Purpose</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Leads and drives continuous improvement opportunities for electrical, control, and automation systems throughout the plant. Responsible for supporting, developing, troubleshooting, optimizing, and implementing automation and controls solutions for manufacturing equipment and industrial processes. Supports engineering and operations teams in automation architecture, equipment reliability, commissioning, process optimization, system integration, and continuous improvement initiatives for new and existing equipment.</p> <h1 style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#365f91">Key Responsibilities</h1> <p style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">1. Automation Systems Reliability & Technical Support</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Ensure reliable operation of automation and control systems supporting manufacturing processes.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networks.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Lead corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Support maintenance teams in resolving complex automation and controls issues.</p> <p style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">2. Controls Engineering & System Development</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Design, develop, modify, and optimize automation and control systems for new and existing manufacturing equipment.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Develop and maintain control system architecture, electrical schematics, I/O layouts, panel designs, and technical documentation.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Establish and maintain automation standards, programming practices, and system specifications.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Support development of process specifications, validation methods, and performance requirements.</p> <p style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">3. Equipment Commissioning, Validation & Process Transfers</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Lead commissioning, startup, debugging, and validation activities for new equipment and automation systems.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Support equipment installations, process transfers, and manufacturing expansions.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Ensure automation systems meet safety, quality, productivity, and reliability requirements.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Coordinate technical activities associated with equipment modifications and upgrades.</p> <p style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">4. Automation Integration & Digital Manufacturing</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Integrate PLC, HMI, robotics, vision, servo, and data acquisition systems into manufacturing operations.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Support implementation of Industry 4.0, manufacturing data collection, and process monitoring initiatives.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Analyze system performance data to identify opportunities for optimization and operational improvements.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Support standardization and scalability of automation solutions across manufacturing operations.</p> <p style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">5. Continuous Improvement & Technical Leadership</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Lead automation-related continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Identify and implement process optimization opportunities through automation technologies.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Provide technical coaching and training to maintenance, engineering, and production personnel.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance and operational excellence.</p> <p style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">6. Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, machine safety requirements, and corporate engineering guidelines.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Support risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Ensure automation systems comply with quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.</p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support internal and external audits.</span></p><p>Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.</p>