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The Automation Vision Engineer will be a key member of the Advanced Manufacturing team within the Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA) division and will report directly to the Director of Flexibles Advanced Manufacturing. This role will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of Automated Vision Inspection Systems (AVIS) across Amcor’s manufacturing facilities.

• Align with and actively support Amcor values by prioritizing safety in all activities and serving as a role model for safe project execution in accordance with company safety policies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional project teams to design, develop, and implement end‑to‑end automated vision inspection system solutions across Amcor manufacturing processes.
• Design, program, and optimize industrial vision systems for inspection, measurement, robotic guidance, OCR/OCV, defect detection, and advanced 2D/3D image‑processing applications.
• Select and specify cameras, optics, lighting methodologies, filters, and image acquisition hardware to ensure robust and repeatable system performance.
• Establish AVIS architecture, data collection standards, database management, version control, change management, and backup strategies to support traceability, quality assurance, and long‑term system reliability.
• Define standardized approaches for AVIS‑to‑robot‑to‑PLC communication, cell control, error handling, recovery strategies, and scalable automation integration.
• Identify and develop high‑impact vision inspection opportunities that deliver operational and competitive advantages through technical scope development, integrated solution design, risk mitigation, and business case support.
• Support automation and vision system design reviews, risk assessments, FAT/SAT activities, calibration/validation processes, and onsite commissioning/start‑up support.
• Provide comprehensive project management support including schedule coordination, budget tracking, stakeholder communication, status reporting, and proactive risk management.
• Partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, and external suppliers to define system requirements, execute proof‑of‑concepts, support RFQ processes, lead implementation activities, and ensure long‑term sustainability and maintainability of vision solutions across manufacturing facilities.

• Core attributes: Vision inspection and machine vision focality; strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot complex automation/vision system challenges.
• Technical expertise: Knowledge of machine vision 2D/3D technologies for high‑speed applications, statistical analytics background, optics, lighting methodologies, cameras, lenses, and image acquisition principles; design, development, and implementation of technical solutions to new or highly complex problems.
• Project management: Effective team contributor who motivates members, recognizes and responds proactively to challenges, and draws upon resources from other functional areas to mitigate risk.
• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills when engaging with customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders; ability to prepare and deliver engineering presentations.
• Collaboration: Active engagement in problem solving and creative thinking, responsibility to train and mentor peers when appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering – Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
• 5+years of experience in packaging, food, pharmaceutical, or high‑speed manufacturing environments.
• 5+years of experience/knowledge with industrial machine vision systems, including Cognex (preferred) and Keyence product lines.
• Relevant certifications: Cognex VisionPro Training/Certification, Keyence Vision System Training, Minitab Data Analytics Certification, FANUC Certified Vision Programmer, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• 30% travel requirement.

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees.
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year.
• Well‑being program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).

Amcor values employees and offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salary, bonuses, benefits, and training opportunities to support professional growth.

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We verify identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States through E‑Verify. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please call 224‑313‑7000.