Automation Engineer

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Plant, TN, USA
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Entry level
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The Role
Provides hands-on technical leadership for intelligent controls, industrial automation, and mechanical automation systems in a manufacturing plant. Owns troubleshooting, commissioning, design reviews, project execution, obsolescence mitigation, standards compliance, and integration of mechanical, electrical, control, networking, and digital systems. Leads automation masterplan implementation, budgets, startup activities, and technical development of engineers and technicians while ensuring electrical and machine safety.
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Job Location

BANGKOK PLANT

Job Description

The Automation Execution Leader provides hands-on technical leadership and execution ownership for Intelligent Controls, Automation and Mechanical Automation systems supporting manufacturing operations at the site. This role combines deep expertise in electrical/control systems with strong mechanical and mechatronic solution ownership, ensuring end-to-end technical accountability for automated equipment — from mechanical design integrity through control logic, networking, and digital integration. 

This role is expected to be a subject matter expert who personally drives troubleshooting, design reviews, project delivery, and standards implementation on the shop floor, while supporting the broader site ICA strategy set by Site Engineering and Site ICA leadership. 

This role serves as the primary technical solution owner for automation platforms at the site, executing against regional and global technology master plans and collaborating across functions to deliver operational results. 

The Automation Execution Leader reports to Site Automation Leadership, with Workday dotted-line responsibility to the Site ICA Leader (Intelligence Control & Automation)

Responsibilities 

Electrical, Automation, Control & Mechanical System Execution & Ownership 

  • Execute and maintain ICA technology platforms across the site 

  • Hands-on ownership of the mechanical-automation interface — robotics, AGVs, motion systems, conveyors, servo-driven mechanisms, pneumatics, and end-of-arm tooling — including direct involvement in troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization. 

  • Ensure technical compliance with Global Electrical Specification, Electrical Safety, Machine Safety, and Mechanical Design standards. 

ICA & Automation Masterplan Execution 

  • Execute the integrated ICA + Automation Solutions Masterplan, covering physical automation (make/pack/ship, robotics, AGVs, mechatronic systems) and digital automation (data interfaces, analytics, integration layers). 

  • Implement obsolescence mitigation projects for control systems, electrical hardware, and mechanical automation assets (drives, actuators, robotic cells, vision-guided mechanisms). 

Technical Leadership (ICA + Mechatronic Solution Ownership) 

  • Act as the lead technical solution owner for automation projects, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and control disciplines are integrated by design. 

  • Ensure ICA projects follow ICA Engineering Work Processes (EWP); personally review designs, code, and mechanical integrations. 

Capital and Operating Expense Budget Execution 

  • Provide technical scope and cost estimates to ensure Site/BU capital plans reflect ICA + Automation Masterplan priorities — obsolescence, modernization, robotics renewal, and digital enablement. 

  • Coordinate with Dept. ICA leaders and Site Digital Leader on expense budgets covering OEM contracts, cyber support, and network/mechanical maintenance. 

  • Identify funding requirements for tools, training, and external technical support. 

Job Qualifications

  • Degree: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics Engineering (preferred), or equivalent combination of Mechanical + Electrical/Control Engineering disciplines with relevant professional experience. 

  • Strong Technical Mastery (Hands-On Required): 

  • Deep, hands-on proficiency in mechatronic systems — integration of mechanical design, electrical control, sensors, actuators, and embedded/PLC-based control. 

  • Demonstrated technical execution with ICA technologies: Continuous & Batch Process Control, Instruments, ControlLogix PLCs, Wonderware, Motion Control, Vision Systems, Servo Drives, Robotics, AGVs, Networks, Sensors, Servers/Virtualization. 

  • Practical knowledge of mechanical automation design — kinematics, pneumatics/hydraulics, conveyors, robotic cells, end-of-arm tooling, and machine dynamics. 

  • Proficiency with programming standards such as OPERA, PackML, Universal Pack, and A3M systems — able to review 

  • Execution & Leadership: Proven ability to personally execute technical work while coaching engineers and technicians (electrical, controls, mechanical/robotics); conduct effective 1:1s; work effectively in a matrixed organization. 

  • Project Execution & Startup: Demonstrated experience executing ICA + automation project start-ups, directing internal/external resources on the shop floor. 

  • Discipline & Safety: Role model for electrical and machine safety; rigorous in standards adherence. 

  • Language: Fluent in English. 

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000157850

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent Mechanical plus Electrical/Control Engineering background with relevant professional experience
  • Deep hands-on proficiency in mechatronic systems, including mechanical design, electrical control, sensors, actuators, and embedded or PLC-based control
  • Experience with Continuous and Batch Process Control, instrumentation, ControlLogix PLCs, Wonderware, Motion Control, Vision Systems, Servo Drives, Robotics, AGVs, networks, sensors, servers, and virtualization
  • Practical knowledge of mechanical automation design, including kinematics, pneumatics or hydraulics, conveyors, robotic cells, end-of-arm tooling, and machine dynamics
  • Proficiency with OPERA, PackML, Universal Pack, and A3M programming standards, including ability to review implementations
  • Ability to execute technical work while coaching electrical, controls, mechanical, and robotics engineers and technicians
  • Experience executing ICA and automation project startups and directing internal and external resources on the shop floor
  • Strong electrical and machine safety discipline and adherence to engineering standards
  • Fluent English

Procter & Gamble Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Procter & Gamble and has not been reviewed or approved by Procter & Gamble.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Compensation is considered competitive and benchmarked against top industry peers, supported by formal pay‑equity audits and stated transparent principles. Feedback suggests pay is a strong draw, with raises described as attainable and benefits starting from day one of training.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is broad and immediate, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, with mental‑health and telemedicine offerings expanded recently. This breadth and day‑one access contribute to a perception of reliable, comprehensive care.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is inclusive under a global framework for all parents, with added recovery time for birth mothers. Adoption, fertility, childcare support and eldercare services further strengthen family support.

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The Company
HQ: Cincinnati, OH
117,512 Employees

What We Do

Procter & Gamble Company is an American multi-national consumer goods corporation. P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands, including Always®, Charmin®, Braun®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Oral B®, Pantene®, Pampers®, Tide®, and Vicks®. The design, development, growth and success of these products—and many more—is thanks to the innovative and insightful minds of our people. From Day 1, you’ll help make everyday life easier for our 5 billion consumers through billion dollar brands. With our large global footprint, there are many opportunities to work with P&G in multiple locations. We offer opportunities in approximately 70 countries and continually aim to attract, reward and advance the finest people in the world. As a "build from within"​ organization, we see 95% of our people start at an entry level and progress through the organization. Here, we want you to get your career off to a fast start. That's why we don't have any rotational development programs or gradual ramping-up periods: you’ll be able—and encouraged—to dive right in from day 1. Join us and help make life better through meaningful work that makes an impact from Day 1.

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