Automation Engineer

About the role

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry. The Automation Engineer develops, edits, maintains, and troubleshoots automated actuators, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and motion-controlled programs on manufacturing equipment and machinery.

Core Competencies

• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
• Communication
• Team Work
• Root Cause Analysis
• Project Management
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

Responsibilities

• Instruct and train all team process engineers and die setters in "real time" troubleshooting techniques, including basic electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic functions of the robot and connections.
• Develop, organize, and improve spare parts inventories.
• Participate in advanced product quality planning activities for the development of control plans.
• Provide technical support for the production floor on a daily basis to meet production efficiency goals.
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement, including cycle time reductions and root cause analysis.
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
• Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred, but experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing technology required.
• Competency with Allen Bradley PLC programming hardware and software.
• Competency with Allen Bradley Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Panel View series).
• Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug, and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment.
• PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

Employee Testimonials

• “It engages you professionally and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”