Automation Engineer

As an Automation Engineer, this individual will be responsible for the project management and complete design of the mechanical systems and some electrical and controls functions of new and retrofitted medium to large sized industrial automation machines for our manufacturing lines. Developing mechanical machine mechanisms, generating mechanical assemblies, and developing machine function algorithms, and debugging mechanical designs are the normal tasks that are done on a daily basis. Some specification and programming of PLCs, robots and servos may need to be done from time to time also. The person who fills this position will also act a mentor for more junior mechanical and automation engineers, a project manager for projects.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designmechanicalsystemsfornew,ormodifyexisting,automatedmachinerytoautomate manufacturing processes.
• Designandspecifysomeelectricalcomponentsforcustomautomatedindustrialmachines
• Coordinatewithotherengineersandmanufacturingandassemblytoensuredesignintentandcost effectiveness of production are achieved
• Establishtechnicalmanuals,drawings,models,trainingdocumentation,preventativemaintenanceplans and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes
• Manageindividualprojectbudgetsandschedulesandroutinelyreportprogress
• Ability to accept internal customerdesignfeedbackandimprovementsuggestionsandbrainstormwithothers
• Adhere to good manufacturing and good documentation practices
• Lead, advise, and train more junior engineers
• Ability to self-direction project sand tasks
• Review, understand, and explain customer specs and prints

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BS in ME, EE, Automation, or Related Field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4years of experience in the design of automated equipment
• Expert Knowledge in 3D CAD software
• Experience in PLC Programming 
• Experience in HMI Programming
• Ability to coordinate with outside suppliers
• Mechanicallyinclined,strongproblemsolvingskills,hands-onindividual Excellent oral and written communication skills
• U.S.Citizen

ADDITIONAL SKILLS DESIRED

• Expertise in Solidworks or other CAD software
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and other major PLC device programming Experience with C-More and Mitsubishi HMI programming Machine shop and welding knowledge
• ExperiencewithGD&TANSIY14.5
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and ergonomic principles Familiar with 6-Axis robot programming
• Familiar with machine vision principles
• Familiar with programming 3D printers would be a nice to have skill