Company Description

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials.

The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels, and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion.

Learn more at averydennison.com.

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON RBIS

Avery Dennison RBIS, a global leader in apparel and footwear industry solutions, is a $1.52 billion division of Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY). Avery Dennison RBIS provides intelligent creative and sustainable solutions that elevate brands and accelerate performance throughout the global retail supply chain. We elevate brands through graphic tickets, tags and labels, embellishments, and packaging solutions that enhance consumer appeal. We accelerate performance through RFID-enabled inventory and loss prevention solutions, price management, global compliance, and brand security solutions.

Based in Westborough, Massachusetts Avery Dennison RBIS responsibly serves the global marketplace with operations in 115 locations, 50 countries, across 6 continents. For more information, visit www.rbis.averydennison.com.

Job Description

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

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.