FMS Engineer Plant Automation

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Hiring Remotely in City of Springfield, FL, USA
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Logistics • Other
The Role
The FMS Engineer, Plant Automation will design, implement, and support Factory Management Systems using AVEVA and SQL Server, while integrating mechanical and controls systems. This role involves troubleshooting, managing deployments, and providing plant support, with a significant global collaboration and travel component.
Summary Generated by Built In

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Are you an experienced automation engineer looking to make a global impact by shaping the future of smart manufacturing? Join us as an FMS Engineer, Plant Automation, where you’ll design, implement, and support AVEVA (Wonderware) System Platform and SQL Server–based Factory Management Systems across CHEP plants worldwide. In this dynamic, hands-on role, you’ll integrate mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to drive operational excellence, collaborate with cross-functional teams on cutting edge “Plant of the Future” initiatives, and provide critical support that keeps our operations running seamlessly. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are excited by global collaboration and travel, this is your opportunity to elevate your career and help transform the way our plants operate!
This role requires flexibility to attend meetings outside of normal daytime working hours due to global nature of the team. Provides plant support for FMS during the day, off-hours, weekends, and holidays as required.
This position requires up to 40%. Candidates must live near a major US airport.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

  • Develop and configure AVEVA (Wonderware) System Platform, InTouch, and MS SQL Server for plant FMS systems.
  • Collaborate with Process Engineering to integrate mechanical, electrical, and controls systems into FMS.
  • Analyze business problems, develop solutions, and implement technical improvements that add value.
  • Enforce CHEP FMS standards with vendors and ensure rapid system implementations.
  • Provide ongoing plant support, including troubleshooting and debugging of FMS systems.
  • Manage global FMS deployments, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Lead or participate in remote and on-site support, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Maintain documentation and provide training to internal teams and vendors on FMS systems.

Experience- What you will bring 

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program and 5+ years of related experience in manufacturing or utilities environment
  • Minimum 3 years demonstrated project experience developing and implementing AVEVA (Wonderware) System platform 2020 & 2023.
  • Experience using SQL Server 2017 & 2022 databases, stored procedures, SQL Reporting Services, and .NET.
  • Competent in use of AVEVA/Wonderware system platform troubleshooting tools.
  • Experience with being on call and remote support
  • Understanding of Rockwell PLCs (Micrologix, Compactlogix, Control Logix).

Skills and Knowledge

  • Familiar with Inductive automation Ignition 8.1 & 8.3.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are an essential element of this position.
  • Must be comfortable working on the plant floor in a hands-on start-up environment with challenging schedules.
  • Ability to apply project management and time management skills to consistently meet project timelines with aggressive schedules.
  • Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work successfully and autonomously in a fast paced, results oriented
  • environment.
  • Knowledge and operation of server and PC hardware and associated operating system software, specifically Windows Server 2019 & 2025.
  • Knowledge of basic production manufacturing metrics such as Process Reliability

What we Offer:   

  • Competitive Pay + Annual Bonus 
  • Benefits Day 1!   
  • 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)  
  • FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!  
  • Employee Stock Match Program! 
  • Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!  

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Empathy, Experimentation, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].

Top Skills

.Net
Aveva System Platform
Ms Sql Server
Plcs
SQL Server
Wonderware
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The Company
6,172 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.

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