Automation Engineer

Overview

The Automation Engineer demonstrates leadership in communicating, developing, and executing manufacturing schedules to the set objectives. Supports daily activities in process developments, validation activities, and change management. In this role you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop & execute objectives, and have the ability to meet company objectives within the time lines specifically related to your assigned projects.

• Conduct Robot Configurations and complete Automated set points for assigned projects and equipment using various robots and software.
• Ability to create design solutions for automation requests in many different manufacturing categories.
• Assist engineers in developing and designing fixtures and robotic end of arm tooling required for all automation solutions per specifications.
• Design individual parts and complete assemblies in 3D modeling software such as Solid Works, Creo, etc.
• Create cell/robotic simulations using Roboguide or equivalent software.
• Understand the manufacturing process and automation process, and conduct feasibility studies related to them.
• Develop technical manuals, drawings, models, training documents, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshoot guides for automated equipment and processes.
• Interface with a variety of automated equipment and drive controls solutions to eliminate defects, improve cycle times, and reduce machine downtime.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to the operation of the automation equipment.
• Demonstrate a strong digital logic understanding.
• Train other technicians and operators on products, processes and equipment.
• Proper use of power tools and measuring equipment.
• Travel requirement up to 30%.

• B.S in Engineering, Technical Practice, or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design engineering, as well as robotic programming for production and manufacturing operations using FANUC, UR, and ABB robots.