Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Controls & Automation

Job Description Summary Role will provide automation engineering support for the X-Ray Tubes design and manufacturing facility located in West Milwaukee, WI. This includes design, architecture, and implementation of automated equipment such as robotics integrated with existing equipment, Engineer would own equipment controls standard, hardware programming, robot programming, commissioning, and review process of the project as well as additional functions such as auditing, installation, and safety assessment.

The scope of Automation Processes includes Assembly Automation, Collaborative Robots (Universal Robots, Omron, Fanuc, ABB...), Fixed automation, digital torque, Visual 2 & 3D Inspection, OEE, digital dash boards, Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles (AIV’s), General automation technologies, integration of PLC’s, HMI’s, Motion, and supporting initiatives by connecting the physical process to digital information. The candidate will lead a variety of project to implement automation in existing production lines and develop automated assembly for future lines to support capacity needs.

Candidates with experience in process intensive manufacturing are preferred (examples: machining, griding, welding, precision assembly (micron), brazing, casting, measurement, machining, and test).

Support the manufacturing of internally built equipment. Programming, electrical/controls design, and documentation. Research and aid in the development of manufacturing processes - machine design and controls solutions to enhance our operations. Develop and participate in engineering projects for advanced engineering. This role will provide engineering feasibility and support on high complexity projects. Design, build, commissioning and validation of machines and fixtures.

Assist with machine assembly, testing, and debug, including FAT/SAT, field-testing and commissioning. Support other engineers in designing and completing their projects as well. Integrating robotics, vision and/or automation into new and existing equipment. Provide concise engineering project updates to project leaders and engineering teams. Occasionally serve as a technical resource to troubleshoot problems with manufacturing teams and suppliers in areas of expertise.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction:
Lead or support initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma tools, drive cost-out efforts, and monitor performance metrics. Root Cause Analysis & Knowledge Sharing:
Conduct failure analyses, apply problem-solving techniques, and mentor others in critical thinking. Proactively communicate any concerns, problems, or technical decisions that impact the project to internal customers and/or Project Engineer. Review electrical drawings for proper wiring requirements, best layout and component usage. Programming PLC and HMI, using project-selected software (GE Proficy, Allen Bradley Control Logix, Siemens TIA Portal). Loading programs and configuring control components, then testing the controls to verify proper operation of equipment.

Design of electrical control panels using Solid Works Electrical. Modifying and updating of AutoCAD drawings from past projects. Work with the operations and design team to help design for automation, define/develop automation concepts, work with key vendors/integrators to deliver cutting edge solutions, and work with the local teams to deploy automation into production. Own and drive effort to create standard controls.

Equipment/User Requirement. Create training materials, provide technical training on automated controls process technologies. Applying creative solutions and ideas, driving productivity and quality in the manufacturing of our products utilizing key automation technologies like collaborative robots, AI, AIV’s, and traditional automation techniques.

BS/MS Electrical Engineering (or equivalent – Majors in:
Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, , Software Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) ; or Associates degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 6 years of experience in automation technologies. 2+ years…