Automation Engineer; Dept

Description

All offers of employment by Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC. are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, blood test, physical capabilities test, and background check, all with acceptable results. Applicants are responsible scheduling and completing the required drug screen, blood test, and physical capabilities test within 7 calendar days of offer acceptance.

Milwaukee Valve Company is looking for an Automation Engineer to join our Prairie Du Sac, WI team in Department 761. This is a salaried-exempt position.

Established in 1901, Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for a variety of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine and the dry bulk hauling industries. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years.

Our heritage, our people, and our passion is to be the best, and Milwaukee Valve is proud of its engineering excellence and its employees who take pride and dedication in their work. In return, Milwaukee Valve offers an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and promotional opportunities including Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance options, Flex Spending, 401K with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and shift premiums.

Under the direction of the Director of Manufacturing Services, the Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes, including but not limited to, robotics, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to identify automation solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Ensure that automation systems comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost‑benefit analysis to determine the viability of automation projects.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems, including user manuals, technical specifications, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing personnel on the use of automation systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation system issues and provide technical support as needed for both new and existing equipment.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest industry trends and advancements, including additive manufacturing, to ensure automation systems are current and relevant.
• Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to leverage their expertise and resources as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design – Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Delegation – Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates…