Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.

Ellisville, MS, United States

What you will enjoy doing:

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and improve automation systems, controls hardware/software, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, drives, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Support automated manufacturing equipment from concept through installation, validation, production launch, and sustainment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to resolve equipment issues, reduce downtime, improve process capability, and support production-rate goals.
• Analyze automation performance data, equipment trends, and process issues to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable improvements.
• Support equipment design reviews, process changes, capital projects, Management of Change activities, and automation upgrades to ensure long-term reliability, maintainability, and compliance.
• Apply, own, and drive Lean Production principles within automation and manufacturing processes, including waste identification, continuous improvement, standard work, and structured problem-solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, controls drawings, procedures, troubleshooting guides, validation records, and other automation-related documentation as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities, projects, and automation improvement initiatives as needed based on business needs.

What makes you great:

• PhD with 0–3 years of related experience, OR Master's degree (MS/MA/MBA) with 5+ years of related experience, OR Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) with 6+ years of related experience, OR 12+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, robotics, or industrial automation within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, ABB and/or Fanuc robotics, motion control, sensors, drives, electrical controls, and industrial automation equipment.
• Troubleshooting automated manufacturing systems, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to improve uptime, reliability, and production performance.
• Ability to support automation projects, equipment integration, validation, design reviews, and manufacturing process improvements in a regulated or high-compliance environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data, equipment trends, and process metrics to drive decisions and improvements.
• Foundational understanding of Lean Production principles, including respect for people, continuous improvement (Kaizen), waste identification (Muda), and basic problem-solving, with the ability to apply, own, and drive these concepts to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost within one's role.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors including humility, transparency, accountability, agility, collaboration, strong communication, continuous learning, and the ability to challenge existing processes constructively.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and external vendors.

Why you will love working with us:

Linde Advanced Material Technologies, formerly Praxair Surface Technologies, is a company that revolutionizes industries through innovative materials and surface coatings. We are leaders in advanced materials and offer metal powders, sputtering targets, and surface coatings that enhance performance across various sectors. Our strong focus on innovation is evident in our superior technologies for the aerospace, energy, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial industries.

Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone's needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. abides by applicable export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export control procedures. As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations.