Automation Engineer - Manufacturing
SolarEdge Technologies · Austin, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement production equipment and tooling according to specification coming from Project and Research & Development departments as well as process requirements
- Cook up automation projects with external integrators
- Participate, support and run SAT (Site Acceptance Test) requirement with project team, and collect and report SAT data
- Analyze, find innovative solutions including robots, vision systems, real time traceability, performance monitoring (FPY), trouble shooting and optimize automatic lines to improve both OEE as well as productivity
- Manage resources, budget for Automation dept. and related projects
- Manage teams to drive continual improvement in FPY, efficiency and scrap rate to make sure all KPIs meet department requirement
- Managing all maintenance activities, responsible for spare part budget and availability
- Monitor daily production activity and input and send daily production report
Requirements
- Bsc. Machinery/Electronic Engineering
- At least 5-8 years in field service engineering, production plants or system integrators with specific knowledge in automation and management of complex machines
- Previous experience with SMT equipment and Electronics manufacturing
- Knowledge of the main mechanical, electrical, software, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Knowledge of CAD 3D (PRO-E preferably)
- Familiar with FMEA
- Experience of team management and outsourcing projects
- Creative, “Out Of Box” thinking, Multi-tasking. Self-motivated, self-maintained and able to take the initiative to solve problems