Automation Engineer Mgr

Position Summary

The position is responsible for leading the design and implementation of automation systems for new and existing manufacturing processes. The position will coordinate automation efforts with other Chomerics sites across the globe and supervise the US Automation team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of the automation engineering team in Woburn
• Create and implement robust, scalable, and high-quality automation solutions for manufacturing environments
• Identify and specify required equipment and subsystems to improve new and existing manufacturing processes
• Develop and provide detailed documentation for the design of automation systems and subsystems
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams in troubleshooting and maintaining automated processes
• Create, control, and modify programs for various control systems (CNC, PLC/HMI, etc.)
• Design, quote, and create equipment/fixtures to aid production processes (structure, process, wiring, sensors)
• Modify current equipment/fixtures to update process requirements
• Aid with Kaizen activities and engineering projects
• Evaluate part drawings and sketches to understand product design and specification in developing manufacturing equipment
• Train all associates on new equipment operations
• Utilize the plan, do, check, act cycle when installing & debugging new equipment
• Provide direct supervision and leadership to the automation engineering team
• Manage, develop, and support automation engineering talent to meet organizational objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, such as Mechanical Engineering or Automation is required
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
• 4-6+ years’ experience in a manufacturing setting required
• Hands-on management experience strongly preferred
• Excellent project management and coordination skills
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Outstanding research and investigative skills
• Excellent understanding of digital processing tools
• Experience working with outside vendors and contracts
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Automation and design engineering experience preferred
• PC Literate (MS Word, Excel, Project, AutoCAD, Inventor, other engineering design software)

Conditions of Employment

• This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
• Competitive Compensation
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program
• Benefit & Retirement Plans
• Equal Employment Opportunity

Drug Tests

• In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.