Senior Automation Engineer

Huntington Beach,CA, US

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Details

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The successful candidate for this role will have 10+ years of experience with automation and robotics in addition to in leading projects. The Sr. Automation Engineer will design, develop and implement automated manufacturing equipment and control systems ( Industrial automation). Troubleshot complex technical issues, led validation efforts, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies while ensuring continuous improvement and safety.

• Develops, codes, and commissions automated systems, including PLC programming, robotics and motion control systems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues, non-standard failures in automated machinery and control machinery to minimize downtime
• Manages automation projects, including scope, timelines and driving initiatives from design to deployment.
• Validates protocols and ensures all automation systems comply with safety, industry and quality standards.
• Analyzes production workflows and data to optimize performance, increase efficiency and reduce operational cost
• Creates technical reports, standard operating procedures, electrical documentation;
  Technical leadership and training.
• Coordinates with external vendors for design, procurement, and installation of new equipment.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, and dependable in order to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Execute each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform job successfully.
• Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
• Follow all department quality standards/criteria. Raise concerns and issues to immediate manager.
• Able to understand and demonstrate company culture, display company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
• Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieve these goals both individually and as a team.
• Other duties as needed or required.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation, or Industrial Engineering or verifiable/equivalent experience and vocational training in automation applications
• Minimum 10 years manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in an injection molding environment.
• Ability to apply concepts of advanced math and geometry including statistics. Must be able to analyze and make decisions based upon collected data.
• 2D or 3D drawing capability for automated equipment design on AutoCAD or Solid Works required
• Knowledge of GD&T (ANSI Y14.5
  -2018)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of industrial codes required (ADA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, IBC, ISO)
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC controllers
• Ability to program and troubleshoot HMI units
• Ability to set-up, program, and troubleshoot Star Automation and/or Yushin robots
• Ability to set-up, program, and troubleshoot 6 axis robots
• Ability to design and write electrical schematics
• Ability to design, fabricate, and wire electrical control panels
• Ability to implement and program servo and stepper motor systems
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create and edit text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and schedules
• Digital…