Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Controls & Automation

About the role

This role will provide automation engineering support for the X-Ray Tubes design and manufacturing facility located in West Milwaukee, WI. The scope of Automation Processes includes Assembly Automation, Collaborative Robots, Fixed automation, digital torque, Visual 2 & 3D Inspection, OEE, digital dash boards, Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles (AIV’s), General automation technologies, integration of PLC’s, HMI’s, Motion, and supporting initiatives by connecting the physical process to digital information.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing of internally built equipment, including programming, electrical/controls design, and documentation.
• Research and aid in the development of manufacturing processes, machine design, and controls solutions to enhance operations.
• Develop and participate in engineering projects for advanced engineering, including design, build, commissioning, and validation of machines and fixtures.
• Assist with machine assembly, testing, and debug, including FAT/SAT, field-testing, and commissioning.
• Integrate robotics, vision, and/or automation into new and existing equipment.
• Provide concise engineering project updates to project leaders and engineering teams.
• Occasionally serve as a technical resource to troubleshoot problems with manufacturing teams and suppliers in areas of expertise.
• Lead or support initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma tools, drive cost-out efforts, and monitor performance metrics.
• Conduct failure analyses, apply problem-solving techniques, and mentor others in critical thinking.
• Proactively communicate any concerns, problems, or technical decisions that impact the project to internal customers and/or Project Engineer.
• Review electrical drawings for proper wiring requirements, best layout, and component usage.
• Program PLC and HMI using project-selected software.
• Load programs and configure control components, then test the controls to verify proper operation of equipment.
• Design electrical control panels using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Modify and update AutoCAD drawings from past projects.
• Work with the operations and design team to help design for automation, define/develop automation concepts, and work with key vendors/integrators to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Own and drive effort to create standard controls Equipment/User Requirement.
• Create training materials and provide technical training on automated controls process technologies.

Requirements

• BS/MS Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) or Associates degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 6 years of experience in automation technologies.
• 2+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Applications Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated program or project management skills of internal/external integrators.
• Articulated robots experience.
• Demonstrated experience owning production processes/growing capability in yield, quality, and capacity.
• Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems.
• Proficiency to troubleshoot PLC, Robot Application, and other critical programmable device issues.
• Experience developing technical documents, including FMEA’s, Equipment Risk Assessments, and ERS’s.
• Experience with controls automation design and safety standards, including AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent, NFPA 79, RIA15.06, and/or other relevant industry standards.

Skills

• Masters/PHD (or equivalent) in technical concentration/field.
• 5-10 years’ experience in the design, build, programming, and deployment of automation.
• Experience in the Electronics Assembly Industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Systems for document control, design transfer, verification, validation, and acceptance criteria for automation equipment in a regulated environment.
• Mechanical design experience in automation equipment, such as AutoCAD or Solidworks.
• Six-sigma DMAIC & DFSS certified.
• Experience with Vision systems implementation into manufacturing.
• Experience in Process Intensive manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to identify and implement Best Practices.
• Willing to travel domestic and internationally up to 5% - 20% of the time.