Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Transform customer specifications into proof-of-concept demonstrations.
• Aid in the design of factory automation and coordinated systems, including hardware integration and programming using off-the-shelf industrial automation hardware and drives (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.).
• Contribute to overall design and analysis using available technology tools and analytical methods (brainstorming, thought experimentation, etc.).
• Collaborate with Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineers to optimize system performance and machine process state sequencing to provide intuitive machine controls.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the application of research to add value to manufacturing processes and product development.
• Employ best engineering practices in the conception, design, and analysis of automated solutions.
• Provide training to users in the operation and diagnostics of the systems as Subject Matter Expert.
• Maintain a safe working environment and utilize safe work practices in the office, manufacturing spaces, and at production facilities.
• Collaborate and support partner companies' partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience with the implementation of advanced analytical and control techniques such as statistical process control, model predictive control, artificial intelligence, machine learning, precision motion control of mechanisms, etc.
• Experience collaborating with multiple shareholders from partnering companies.
• Establish and maintain a network within the partnering companies and collaborative partners.
• Assume responsibility to continually improve your efficiency and skills.
• Participate in user groups and industrial societies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or similar engineering.
• 7+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment, with team leadership, project management, and tool & fixture design (SolidWorks or applicable CAD software) experience.
• Fabrication, welding, controls, and/or programming knowledge a plus.
• Holistic approach to advanced manufacturing systems design & implementation, including mechanical design, system analysis, inspection requirements, and control strategies.
• Exposure to manufacturing automation systems, utilizing vision, robotics, sensors, and data analysis.
• Experience implementing Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) related technologies to develop adaptive processes utilizing actionable data-based algorithms. (Industry 4.0)
• Effective communicator with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Excels at problem definition; able to work effectively with open-ended or ambiguous problem statements and/or applications and be comfortable in adapting strategies to achieve results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; clearly conveys ideas at both technical and non-technical levels; must be an active listener.
• Experience with the implementation of advanced analytical and control techniques such as statistical process control, model predictive control, artificial intelligence, machine learning, precision motion control of mechanisms, etc.
• Experience collaborating with multiple shareholders from partnering companies.
• Establish and maintain a network within the partnering companies and collaborative partners.
• Assume responsibility to continually improve your efficiency and skills.
• Participate in user groups and industrial societies.