Automation Engineer

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East Granby, CTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
JRRSCC Wire & Cable LLCAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure (MIEI) – East Granby, CT Is one of six specialty wire, cable, and tubing solution manufacturing companies located throughout North America. We have over 100 years of innovative engineered solutions for critical, industrial, and commercial applications.
We are the experts in our industry.

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing approved projects on the site’s Technology Roadmap. These projects will drive the site towards integrating Industry 4.0 Practices across all processes on the shop floor. This engineer will lead the project management of new projects as well as the troubleshooting efforts for existing processes from an automation perspective. These responsibilities are to include control systems, PLC programming, and data acquisition.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for technology improvements, Industry 4.0, Automation and/or Robotics that will support the business safety, quality and productivity goals.
** Essential Duties:
** This position is responsible for troubleshooting of our existing automation controls across multiple process lines, PLC programming and integration of required equipment into production. The Automation Engineer will also identify opportunities for future projects, these projects will be focused on Industry 4.0 adaptation, new production requirements and quality improvements. This position will own the development of a strategic Technology Roadmap for future projects at the site.

Other major responsibilities will include but are not limited to project management and implementation of Automation/Improvement projects. Collaborate with the Group Automation Manager, site engineers, and IT(as needed) to execute automation projects and ensure secure plant network integration.
* Performs process analysis and data analytics to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
* Develops and maintains data collection system for production equipment
* Implementation of inventory/work tracking and management solution
* Prepares and presents mulit-year plan on technology strategy for process improvement, new product development and quality improvements. Executes projects on plan that become approved.
* Prepares and presents monthly reports to Senior Management on the status, results, and effectiveness of the approved and active projects.
* Supports corrective action teams to determine the true root-causes of quality, material, and processing issues. Implement long term corrective actions to prevent the re-occurrences of such issues.
* Coordinates and provides training on various software/network systems to engineering, maintenance and production team members.
* Be available for calls on off hours if problems arise.
* PLC and HMI Programming support for production equipment

These are the general duties required to fulfill the
** Automation Engineer
** job description, not a detailed description of all the work required. New duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the changing demands of the business.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field
* Experience with Automation equipment and integration into existing processes
* Demonstrated technical capacity, use of critical thinking skills and production environment support.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to create concise and informative presentations
* Strong engineering design, project management, and analytical skills
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* Preferred Qualifications:

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