What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation and Controls Engineer position at Beontag?
About Us
Beontag is a global business enabler that serves as one of the world’s leading providers of IoT solutions and graphic and label materials. With operations in more than 15 countries and a footprint in over 40 markets, the multinational company offers end-to-end product capabilities for a range of industries and businesses, driving seamless communication between companies, products, and people.
Beontag’s business is underpinned by modern manufacturing facilities, strategic investments, R&D, and a range of highly qualified teams. Furthermore, the multinational is fully committed to enabling positive impacts across the entire value chain. As a member of the UN Global Compact since 2021, Beontag offers its customers a series of increasingly sustainable products while also working towards a diverse and equitable work environment.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Automation & Controls Engineer to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our manufacturing operations in the graphic label materials industry. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, this role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated control systems to optimize production processes, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Automation & System Integration
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
The ability to recognize and evaluate technical issues and limitations is required. The ability to define and manage expectations is critical. The ability to make sound decisions and actions is required.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to use the computer to complete the computer skills required above. The employee is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Direct Reports
No
Travel
0%
Disclaimer
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Beontag is a global business enabler that serves as one of the world’s leading providers of IoT solutions and graphic and label materials. With operations in more than 15 countries and a footprint in over 40 markets, the multinational company offers end-to-end product capabilities for a range of industries and businesses, driving seamless communication between companies, products, and people.
Beontag’s business is underpinned by modern manufacturing facilities, strategic investments, R&D, and a range of highly qualified teams. Furthermore, the multinational is fully committed to enabling positive impacts across the entire value chain. As a member of the UN Global Compact since 2021, Beontag offers its customers a series of increasingly sustainable products while also working towards a diverse and equitable work environment.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Automation & Controls Engineer to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our manufacturing operations in the graphic label materials industry. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, this role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated control systems to optimize production processes, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Automation & System Integration
- Design, program, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
- Develop and integrate control systems for new and existing equipment, ensuring seamless automation.
- Analyze production workflows to identify automation opportunities, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
- Work cross-functionally to minimize downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Provide technical support for diagnosing and resolving control system issues and process irregularities.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure reliability of automated systems.
- Lead automation projects from concept to implementation, managing budgets, timelines, and resources.
- Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies for continuous innovation.
- Ensure all automation systems comply with OSHA, ISO, and industry regulations.
- Prioritize operator safety by designing user-friendly and compliant control systems.
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered for highly qualified candidates.
- 3-7 years of experience in automation & controls engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, AC/DC variable speed drives, and inverters (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), as well as HMIs and SCADA systems.
- Technical Skills
- Expertise in ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagram programming.
- Knowledge of robotics, servo systems, vision systems (preferred).
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
- Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
The ability to recognize and evaluate technical issues and limitations is required. The ability to define and manage expectations is critical. The ability to make sound decisions and actions is required.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to use the computer to complete the computer skills required above. The employee is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Direct Reports
No
Travel
0%
Disclaimer
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.