Manufacturing Engineer I - Automation

Position Highlights

• Visibility – Work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering team, Production Personnel and other department heads to improve assembly processes.
• Challenge – Work with Assembly Engineers, Leads, Scheduling, and other Production departments to create new and innovative solutions increasing volume and quality.

Essential Functions

• Improve process reliability to improve up-time and reduce cost.
• Develop control systems interface, maintenance, and training approaches and documentation including functional diagrams, schematics, interface control documents, reports of performance, function, safety, and reliability requirements analysis, system function, and/or existing technology/manufacturing capability.
• Furnish all controls-related hardware and peripherals.
• Design, program and troubleshoot PLC, industrial control systems and relay control circuits to include panel layouts, wiring diagrams and interfaces.
• Perform testing, start-up, and troubleshooting of PLC and industrial control systems.
• Project management and process development of new Assembly Cell design or changes.
• Investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
• Apply automation skills along with related knowledge in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and the ability to install, program, troubleshoot, circuitry, control systems, and machinery.
• Development of work instructions and set-up standards.
• Assumes additional related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience with Automation, programming, and machine design.
• PLC/SCADA/HMI programming with ability to learn and excel in other programming languages.
• 2 plus years of experience in 2D and 3D CAD systems for fixture design, modifications, and schematics design.
• Installation, modifications and troubleshooting of new and current automated systems.
• Knowledge and experience with electrical equipment: 480/230 3ph, 110 & 24vdc controls, prints and schematics.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• 3 plus years with Error or Mistake Proofing with the ability to build Quality into Machine designs.