Maintain and optimize automation systems at Avery Dennison’s Biyagama site for efficiency and reliability.
Job Description
We are looking for an Automation Engineer to join our Sri Lanka, Biyagama site within Avery Dennison, maintaining and optimizing automation systems for efficiency and reliability
Operations & Maintenance
Maintain and troubleshoot automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, sensors, and drives.
Respond to breakdowns, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Collaborate with the Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance teams to improve machine availability and reliability.
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
Support and execute the Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule to ensure reliability of automation and control systems.
Monitor automation equipment performance trends and recommend predictive maintenance measures.
Projects & Improvements
Develop and modify PLC logic, HMI screens, and automation programs in line with production requirements.
Identify opportunities for automation improvements, process optimization, and energy savings.
Work with vendors and OEMs for automation upgrades, spare parts, and technical support.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and electrical regulations.
Participate in audits, risk assessments, and daily monitoring meetings to align automation activities with site requirements.
Team Support and Development:
Provide training and guidance to technicians on automation systems, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.
Share knowledge to build in-house troubleshooting capability and reduce vendor dependency.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate documentation of automation systems, wiring diagrams, and program backups.
Prepare reports on system performance, breakdowns, and automation-related improvement projects.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
1-3 years’ experience in electrical engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.), HMIs, SCADA, and VFDs.
Proficiency in troubleshooting automation hardware/software and integrating field devices.
Experience in preventive maintenance, system backups, and root-cause analysis.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
Strong problem-solving, documentation, and project execution skills.
Good understanding of safety standards and machine safeguarding.
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer
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