Advanced Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze and research engineering problems, participate in equipment or product design, test materials, devices, or machines and prepare specifications/documentation
• Lead a cross functional team for Automation FATs and SATs
• Support and provide feedback during design development on DFMs, ROM pricing, and quoting of automation equipment
• Provide feedback to cross functional team on new automation status and condition
• Develop Process Flow, PFMEA, and Standard Work Instructions for automation processes
• Support the capital acquisition requests for programs requiring additional assets
• Develop RFQ for automation capital assets on a program basis, manage from inception until authorization / integration
• Write and manage Capital Expenses KPI accountability SOP+ 90 days on all capital asset integrations per program
• Support automation changes due to ECN
• Develop and manage BDPs based on previous lessons learned and ensure adherence on future programs
• Function in team environment utilizing six sigma problem solving applications
• Train tooling technicians on new tooling and equipment during integration
• Identify new potential technologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness of equipment
• Support operations and production to work towards implementing a SMED Strategy
• Develop relationships between sales and engineering and operations team members
• Achieve authorization from multiple team members on new equipment per standards
• Support development and manage standardized tool build guidelines
• Attend daily Fast Response meetings and assist when feasible
• Support operations and production teams on other projects as assigned
• Travel (domestic and international travel) up to 30%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or comparable years of experience required
• 5+ years of work experience in project management and/or automation
• Excellent project management skills
• Background in electronics (Allen Bradley PLCs, sensors. Keyence IV4/VS)
• Willingness to have occasional schedule flexibility to accommodate international clients/customers/vendors
• Vendor negotiation, preferred
• Prior experience working with vendors/suppliers, preferred