Director of Automation - Innovation / Development

Lead automation innovation, technology strategy, and capability development to create scalable manufacturing solutions and future competitive advantage. The Director partners with the Global Advanced Manufacturing organization, Operations and business leaders to identify high-value opportunities and build future capability. The role is accountable for developing tomorrow’s solutions while ensuring technologies are practical, repeatable, supportable and aligned with safety, quality, productivity and growth priorities.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology Strategy & Roadmaps

• Develop and maintain automation technology roadmaps aligned with AMS, business priorities and manufacturing needs.

• Evaluate emerging and enabling technologies, including robotics, machine vision, AI-enabled inspection, autonomous systems, advanced controls, additive manufacturing and digital solutions.

• Define platform direction, development priorities and criteria for moving concepts from feasibility to scaled deployment. Innovation & Application Development

• Lead advanced development, proof-of-concept and application engineering activities focused on high-value opportunities.

• Build repeatable solutions that can be transferred across products, processes, plants and business platforms.

• Partner with manufacturing teams to validate performance, adoption needs and lifecycle requirements. Equipment Solutions & Internal Development

• Provide strategic direction and resource focus for Equipment Solutions capabilities.

• Guide concept development, technical feasibility, equipment architecture and design decisions. Supplier & Technology Partnerships

• Develop preferred suppliers and evaluate new partners with Application Development and key stakeholders.

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree is a plus.

• Significant leadership experience in manufacturing automation, equipment engineering, technology development or advanced manufacturing.

• Demonstrated success moving new technologies from concept and feasibility into reliable manufacturing use.

• Broad knowledge of automation systems, robotics, controls, machine vision, inspection, equipment integration and development processes.

• Strong business judgment with the ability to balance innovation, technical risk, speed, standardization and return on investment.

• Ability to lead through influence, build cross-functional partnerships and communicate effectively with technical and executive audiences.

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• 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 and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.