Automation Engineer

Job Title

Lead and implement projects using innovative manufacturing concepts focused on process improvement

Examine and assess the business case and tradeoffs of using new innovative manufacturing concepts

Conceptualize, design, specify, integrate and deploy robotic automation and equipment solutions

Assess manufacturing processes for the feasibility to implement collaborative robot applications

Design and create custom fixtures to fit the needs of specific automation solutions

Create, gather and document requirements for automated solutions, including hardware and software requirements

Review and critique product designs for cost and manufacturability

Recommending physical changes to manufacturing locations to support equipment installation

Prepare capital expenditure requests and manage spend

Solicit quotations, qualify suppliers, and select equipment vendors

Review process equipment progress and manage delivery schedule

Implement automated processes to reduce labor dependency

Act as liaison between Design, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Equipment Vendors

Pilot and debug manufacturing processes for production-based environments

Support / Review existing robotic solutions performance, debug and resolve issues as well as identify and implement improvements

Share “best practices” and successes with peers

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering preferred

3+ years of experience in Automation/Controls

2D/3D CAD design and simulation (FEA analysis) software experience (AutoCAD, Solidworks, PTC Creo, etc)