Sr. Automation Engineer

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

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Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for implementing and supporting automation systems including PLC’s, Machine Vision, Motion, and SCADA systems. The Senior Automation Engineer will partner with the plant floor leaders, engineering, quality, food safety, and the automation manager to support production equipment improvements, controls upgrades, and capital projects that help deliver plant performance.

Your responsibilities

• Drive the development and execution of automation strategies aligned with IT and operational goals
• Provide technical leadership for the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of automation and control systems
• Oversee performance, maintenance, patching, and monitoring of Operational Technology (OT) systems and critical infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GAMP-5, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA requirements, including audits and validation reviews
• Support full system lifecycle activities, including design, commissioning, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including URS, FRS, design specs, SOPs, and user procedures
• Lead testing and validation efforts such as FAT, SAT, commissioning, and Computerized System Validation (CSV)
• Collaborate with engineering teams, contractors, and vendors to enforce standards, improve processes, and deliver automation projects

The experience we're looking for

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience) with strong foundational knowledge of industrial systems
• Demonstrated ability to apply root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and controls issues
• Solid understanding of safety, environmental, and GMP requirements within a manufacturing environment
• Experience implementing and supporting computerized and validated systems in regulated (CSV) environments
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC) and related control hardware
• Working knowledge of industrial hardware including VFDs, motion control/servo systems, HMIs, machine vision, and barcode systems
• Experience with automation software platforms such as Rockwell RSLogix, FactoryTalk (ME/SE), AssetCentre, ThinManager, and PlantPAX
• Familiarity with additional systems including GE iFIX/iBatch, OSI PI, Microsoft SQL, and Ignition for data, visualization, and control integration

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 -  $143,000.00

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact View email address on careers.reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.