Process Engineer; Automation

About IMS Gear

With a history spanning over 160 years, IMS Gear has consistently grown, thanks to our customer‑centric approach, problem‑solving expertise, and an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Headquartered in Donaueschingen, Germany, we operate globally with a workforce of about 3,600 employees across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Reports to:

Business Unit Manager

We are currently seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for debug and failure identification along with problem resolution on 4 automated assembly lines and various other injection molding and metal processing automations. This position is 80% hands‑on troubleshooting on the floor working and 20% project work (projects born from troubleshooting mainly).

Job Type: Full‑time, 07:30 am to 04:30 pm

Work Location: In person (Gainesville, GA)

• Conduct machine and process capability studies and make improvements as needed
• Supports in FMEA, APQP and Control Plan creation and review process
• Develop suggestions for investments & give recommendations
• Conduct complex commissioning / acceptance of equipment and machines
• Select released suppliers for indirect material, request and evaluate offers in coordination with supplier
• Define process parameters and ensure adherence
• Create and adapt work instructions
• Develop automation concepts, support process development for new projects, coordinate with Industrial Engineering and implement
• Prepare, evaluate and coordinate complex solution concepts constructively
• Carry out complex and constructive examinations on function, layout and design of machines and electrical installations (feasibility), select/modify components
• Develop and carry out the construction of smaller complex process solutions
• Modify and implement complex existing processes, functions and elements constructively (e.g. extend existing installations)
• Commissioning of processes and measuring systems
• To program machine controls and teach robots
• Ensure safety of machines and installations and design and implement preliminary tests (feasibility study and specifications)
• Identify and implement potentials for savings
• Develop and implement measures for process optimization, initiate implementation incl. new partial process solutions and modification of manufacturing processes
• Participates in 8D problem‑solving activities (internal/external), analyze complex alarms and remove root causes
• Keep automation maintenance history up to date and ensure exchange of information in Share Point
• Support beyond BU‑level in case of complex process changes and faults
• Determine root causes for complaints and develop corrective actions
• Plan spare parts requirements and initiate orders
• Introduce employees to installations, instruct them and create training material
• Supervision of interns and bachelor students
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations (environment according ISO
  14001, compliance, work safety) with company and BU‑standards.
• Initiate process improvement projects using data‑driven and statistically designed experiments to enhance quality, reduce cost, enhance safety, and increase earnings
• Assists quality department to verify process parameters and monitor functionality of quality related devices
• On call when required
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum 3+ years relevant work experience and/or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience

• Strong knowledge of Siemens PLCs in STL language
• Strong knowledge of Motoman, Yaskawa and Kuka Robots
• Strong knowledge of CAD programs (preferable CREO)
• Understanding of Servo Drives
• Capable of troubleshooting 24V DC, 110V AC, 230V AC, 400V AC and 480V AC systems and components
• Capable to hands‑on integrate automation components
• Strong documentation skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, Medical, Vision insurance
• Company‑Paid Life insurance
• Company‑Paid Short‑term and Long‑term disability insurance
• 15 days of paid time‑off and 10 paid holidays
• This position is not eligible for…