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Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. Automation Engineer Ellisville, MS, United States | req28906 What you will enjoy doing* • You will design, implement, troubleshoot, and improve automation systems, controls hardware/software, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, drives, and related manufacturing equipment • Moreover, you will support automated manufacturing equipment from concept through installation, validation, production launch, and sustainment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation • You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to resolve equipment issues, reduce downtime, improve process capability, and support production-rate goals • You will analyze automation performance data, equipment trends, and process issues to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable improvements • Further, you will support equipment design reviews, process changes, capital projects, Management of Change activities, and automation upgrades to ensure long-term reliability, maintainability, and compliance • You will 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 • You will create and maintain technical documentation, controls drawings, procedures, troubleshooting guides, validation records, and other automation-related documentation as required • Also, you will perform additional responsibilities, projects, and automation improvement initiatives as needed based on business needs What makes you great • You must have a 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 more than six (6+) years of related experience, or 12+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree • In addition, you will have experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, robotics, or industrial automation within a manufacturing or aerospace environment • You will have 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 • Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing systems, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to improve uptime, reliability, and production performance. • You must have the 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 • You will have 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 • You must have the 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. Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it We are looking forward to receiving your complete application. 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. Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development. *The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

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Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.
Automation Engineer
Ellisville, MS, United States | req28906
What you will enjoy doing*
You will design, implement, troubleshoot, and improve automation systems, controls hardware/software, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, sensors, drives, and related manufacturing equipment
Moreover, you will support automated manufacturing equipment from concept through installation, validation, production launch, and sustainment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation
You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to resolve equipment issues, reduce downtime, improve process capability, and support production-rate goals
You will analyze automation performance data, equipment trends, and process issues to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable improvements
Further, you will support equipment design reviews, process changes, capital projects, Management of Change activities, and automation upgrades to ensure long-term reliability, maintainability, and compliance
You will create and maintain technical documentation, controls drawings, procedures, troubleshooting guides, validation records, and other automation-related documentation as required
Also, you will perform additional responsibilities, projects, and automation improvement initiatives as needed based on business needs
What makes you great
In addition, you will have experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, robotics, or industrial automation within a manufacturing or aerospace environment
You will have 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
Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing systems, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to improve uptime, reliability, and production performance.
You must have the 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
Demonstrates leadership behaviors including humility, transparency, accountability, agility, collaboration, strong communication, continuous learning, and the ability to challenge existing processes constructively
You must have the 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 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!
Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

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