Automation Design Engineer - Manufacturing

Saint-Gobain is one of only two companies consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, with nearly 200,000 team members collaborating worldwide to improve lives through innovation. The Automation Engineer translates conceptual designs into functional equipment and products at our Portage Manufacturing facility, improving plant and equipment operating efficiency through automation and engineering support.

About the Role

This highly technical position has three main components:

• Ideation/deployment – assess current production efficiencies and develop improvement proposals through World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Green Belt, Six Sigma projects, WCM cost saving projects, and automation solutions
• Design/build – execute and validate capital cost saving programs to improve product quality and labor efficiency
• Installation/startup – ensure successful start-up of new equipment into production using Installation, Operation and Process Qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) and Management of Change (MOC) on all new processes and tools; support existing manufacturing equipment on the production floor

Responsibilities

• Interface with process experts to identify and solve safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency improvements
• Recommend and procure capital equipment
• Assist the internal Development Center in implementing activities and troubleshooting processes
• Collaborate with other Engineering teams to integrate automation designs onto the production floor and share knowledge across teams
• Exhibit safety awareness and model safe work practices in all aspects of the job

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering required
• 2+ years of experience as an Automation Design Engineer required
• Computer, data collection, and analysis skills necessary to fulfill job responsibilities
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings required
• Experience using SolidWorks required

Preferred Skills

• Proven project management experience (defining, planning, tracking, documenting, and bringing projects to successful completion on time)
• Experience using CAD or other related design software
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of 3D printing in a practical environment
• Experience with robotic controls and programming

Pay

National pay range: $72,500 to $115,500 per year. Base pay may vary by geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance. Total Target Cash range (base pay + annual bonus): $79,025 to $136,290. Bonus payments are variable and not guaranteed.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back-up Child & Elder Care
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

About Saint-Gobain Life Sciences

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry. Within its Life Sciences division, teams solve critical problems for customers delivering life-saving medical devices, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial, and electronics applications. As a leading producer of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life's critical moments. Our culture is built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring commitments to customers and each other. With a 350+ year legacy, Saint-Gobain offers the stability of a Global 500 corporation while operating like agile start-ups where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold ideas pave new paths. Every team member is empowered to develop their unique expertise and create a vision for their career.

Location

This role is based in Portage, WI. Saint-Gobain is not providing US employment sponsorship or relocation for this position.