Job Responsibilities

• Define, measure, analyze, and improve existing or new manufacturing processes using automation and controls engineering techniques (PLCs, data base management, etc.)

• Design automated manufacturing and testing equipment for new product development/introduction, capacity growth, and efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities consist of:

• Controls and pneumatic system architecture design and layout

• Electrical panel development, design, and layout

• Assist in the assembly and qualification of automated manufacturing equipment consisting of:

• Basic mechanical and pneumatic assembly of automated equipment

• Electrical wiring of controls (plc, servo motors, digital/analog input/outputs, HMI, etc.), robotics, and accessories through a list of cables and schematics.

• Modify cable list and schematics throughout project

• Cable management and cable termination with welding and pressing tools.

• Participate in project team activities; team may include manufacturing engineering functions only or cross-functionally to include members from product planning, procurement, quality, operations, industrial engineers, maintenance, and suppliers

• Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve current process issues related to tooling, materials, manufacturing processes, and automation

• Continually improve process capability (Cpk) and process efficiency or OEE of assigned processes while supporting quality, cost, delivery, and safety

• Implement lean production principles to create or improve material flow

• Utilize lean, six sigma, DOE, principles during improvement activities

• Develop, maintain, and standardize process documentation

• Continually seek new technology opportunities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field (Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering) or equivalent experience

• 3 + years’ experience as an automation engineer

• Basic experience in implementing industrial automation-based projects

• Experience with high-volume automated manufacturing process

• Must have project planning skills to prioritize tasks and establish framework and systems for managing areas of responsibility.

• Experience to create Electrical designs, schematics, and drawings in 2D and develop electrical and pneumatic bill of materials.

• Skills in 3D modeling and 2D drawings (NX & DraftSight preferred)

• Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

• Must have good written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work with Multifunctional teams

• English 75% skills required

Preferred Qualifications

• Rockwell Automation Software: RSLogix 500, Studio 5000 (RSLogix 5000), FactoryTalk View Machine Edition (HMI), Servo Motion Controls System as Kinetix Servo Drives, & Ethernet-IP / TCP-IP Networks.

• PLC programming knowledge (Allen Bradley preferred)

• Experience Programming Vision Systems (cameras & sensors) using Cognex and Keyence Software, Data Matrix/Bar Codes, Spreadsheet, Easy Builder, etc.

• Industrial robotic and robot programming knowledge (Fanuc preferred)

• Robotic simulation experience (Fanuc Robot Guide preferred)

• LabView programming skills or knowledge

• Experience with MES systems (Ignition preferred)

• Mechanical design experience

• Understand performing PFMEA

• Society/Trade Involvement related to assigned process(es)

• Knowledge of ISO9001/14001

• Travel: 15-20%

• Working knowledge of PPAP and statistical process control

• Understand performing PFMEA

• Society/Trade Involvement related to assigned process(es)

• Knowledge of ISO9001/14001

• Travel: 15-20%