Automation Engineer - Programming & Electrical Focus

Overview

TTM Technologies, Inc.

- Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM: TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, RF components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

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We re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Whether you re an experienced manufacturing professional or just starting your career, TTM offers a supportive workplace where all skillsets can thrive.

At TTM, we believe in offering our employees an environment where they can make a real impact on the work we do. Here s a look at what we provide our employees to set them up for success.

• Career Development: We invest in your growth - our Operator Advancement Program supports your goals. We provide operators and assemblers at all levels the opportunity to certify their skills and build their career with us up to 3 times a year by applying to the OAP program. TTM promoted 68% of applicants in the program s first year!
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive package that reflects your skills and experience along with annual compensation reviews to ensure your growth is aligned with your performance and market trends.
• Comprehensive Benefits and PTO: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you at your best. Enjoy 10 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off annually to recharge.

TTM Stafford Springs is a contract manufacturer of complex electronic assemblies. Continuous improvement and process efficiency is required to further grow capacity and customer satisfaction. The automation engineer will be required to research and implement process efficiency improvements through robotics or automation techniques.

• Identify Automation Opportunities: Understand the function of all equipment and fabrication processes in each assembly area. Identify processes that can be improved through automation (labor intensive, quality risk, repetitive strain, slow, high precision, etc.).

• Research, design, and propose automated solutions to present to senior leadership: Learn current manual process; identify what robot configuration & work area, camera & lighting, safety sensors etc. are needed; justify need with quantifiable savings (quality increase, time reduction, etc.); write up proposals/forms to submit for capital approval.

• Implement approved automation initiatives (Mechanical Design, Programming, Electrical Engineering):

  • Primary - Electrical & Programming: Programming of robots, Ignition & machine connections, machine vision solutions etc.;
    Wiring and designing electrical back panels as needed for automated solutions;
    Establish connections to SCADA system via machine protocols.

  • Secondary - Mechanical design of robot mounts & cages, fixtures, end effectors, tool changers, sensor mounts etc. for automated solutions.

• Learn as a team: Advocate for trainings needed to advance the automation team;
  Ability to identify internal TTM resources to aid in automation at Stafford Springs.

• Assist in Rollout & Training: Run tests to qualify and release new systems;
  Train users on new equipment / robots / process & write corresponding procedures;
  Mentor other engineers on automation practices.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

• Strong Foundation of in programming and electrical engineering skills

  • Proficient in 1+ script-based programming languages

  • Strong foundation of good electrical engineering practices

  • Familiarity with the concept of…