Digital Project Engineer

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers.

We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries.

Through our pioneering and sustainable share‑and‑reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you?

You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner.

You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability.

You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals.

And you can maximize your work‑life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute capital engineering projects, ensuring that all necessary safety, environmental, and regulatory standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  
• Support the design and layout of new equipment installations, coordinating with internal teams to ensure proper placement, functionality, and compliance with technical specifications.
  
  
• Manage the commissioning process for all new equipment, ensuring that project schedules are adhered to and performance standards are met, including adherence to CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Verification) processes.
  
  
• Conduct risk assessments for machinery safety, ensuring that installations are compliant with Zero Harm and local safety regulations.
  
  Develop and maintain technical documentation for each project.
  
  
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to provide ongoing support during the project, including troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise during installation and commissioning phases.
  
  
• Provide technical solutions and recommendations to guide the development and improvement of projects.
  
  Ensure that all stakeholders are regularly updated and consulted throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  
• Coordinate training for operators and maintenance personnel on the new equipment, ensuring seamless handover and operational readiness.
  
  
• Monitor contractors and suppliers to ensure adherence to performance standards, technical requirements, and project timelines.
  
  Ensure seamless integration of multiple supplier systems when working on complex installations.
  
  

Position Purpose

The S+ PoC in Chile is a key component of Brambles Global Serialization Program and there is a need to develop and test new visual object recognition technology.

The digital project engineer will be responsible for installing, testing, modifying and industrializing machine vision equipment.

This position will guarantee that the project is executed on time and according to the budget and will be the key onsite contact for the development teams.

The digital project engineer will support engineering projects in Chile mainly and LATAM if necessary.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure installations meet the documented development requirements.
  
  
• Coordinate local suppliers and equipment purchase orders for the installations and its modifications (Procurement process will be as per the Global Procurement Policy).
  
  
• Perform and report all trials required to assess development feasibility.
  
  
• Investigate and troubleshoot equipment issues and perform root cause analysis.
  
  
• Develop system industrialization and robustness.
  
  
• Vertical startup of all installations.
  
  Commissioning and qualification.
  
  
• CI of the installation in the different areas, reliability, performance and robustness.
  
  
• Analyse the performance data, make observations, consult local and global teams and reach conclusions to solve problems and communicate these to stakeholders.
  
  An analytical, solution-based and innovative mindset will be required.
  
  

Required Skills

• Automation installations and PLC programming.
  
  
• CQV Process.
  
  
• Project Management.
  
  
• Technology systems for new systems development in automation projects.
  
  
• Problem solving and root cause analysis.
  
  
• Trials and design of experiments.
  
  
• Equipment industrialization and improvement.
  
  
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Project).
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Awareness on Camera Vision technology.
  
  
• WIFI, ethernet, and USB networking.
  
  
• Linux operating systems.
  
  
• Software development tools (git, bitbucket, docker).
  
  
• Project management tools (JIRA, Confluence).
  
  

Essential: English and Spanish.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote.

Skills to Succeed in the Role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross‑Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential.

This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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Required Skill Profession

Arquitectura Y Diseño De Software