Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Major Tasks And Responsibilities

• Design and develop new equipment utilizing robotics and integration of HMI, PLC and application integration
• Design mechanical and electrical upgrades and improvements for production equipment utilizing in-house design as well as outside contractor partners for the design and fabrication of that equipment
• Recommend, plan and implement equipment upgrades to improve production efficiency and/or cost reductions
• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, design engineering teams, and external design partners
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in a fashion that is safe and assures products can be produced to specification
• Develop protocols and provide for data acquisition from machine controllers
• Ensure compliance of Hayward’s lean manufacturing principles and ensure machine capabilities to prescribed standards

Capabilities/Qualifications

• 3 or more years’ experience with Electro-Mechanical Equipment and Controls technologies
• Experience with PLC ladder logic, analog signals, networking, wireless communications, HMI panel programming and Data Acquisition, and vision system integration
• Experience with Solid Works preferred
• AutoCAD mechanical
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to be applied in programming and troubleshooting of machine control processes
• Demonstrated expertise managing machine design projects from concept through deployment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing a plus
• Good communication and interpersonal, ability to interact with all levels of management vendors. Capable of working in a team environment