Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

2300 Vierling Drive West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 United States of America Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies:
Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?-Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer-Automation will identify, scope, and implement automation projects as well as partner with design, manufacturing engineering and cross-functional business team members to develop efficient solutions to advance manufacturing technologies

Position Responsibilities Design and build of automated work cells including c oncept development, detailed mechanical and electrical design, component selection and control software programming

Analyzes machining and assembly cycle times to provide continuous improvement to reduce cost, improve quality and on-time delivery

Develops cost effective processes and procedures for the manufacture of parts and assemblies in conformance with established specifications and customer requirements in conjunction with production personnel

Designate, modify and/or make recommendations for the procurement of equipment necessary to produce parts and/or assemblies

Project management for deployment of complex automated systems; develops manufacturing cost estimates to support quoting activities; sourcing “of the shelf” automated solutions

Develop and maintain clear and accurate documentation of automation equipment or processes including CAD drawings for cutting tools, jigs, and fixtures ; standard work instructions

Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests; deployment to the production floor and operator training on machine procedures

Knowledge and Experience Fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design

Thorough understanding of PLC control, including ladder logic, servo control, and robotics

Thorough understanding of electro-mechanical measurement systems including distance, proximity, and thermal devices

Thorough understanding of electro-mechanical actuators, including servo, pneumatic, and VFDProblem-solving and creative thinking – will be required to troubleshoot problems as they arise and find effective solutions

Excellent mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented, mechanical knowledge

Ability to communicate well to other members of the development team3+ years of experience in operations/manufacturing environment

Basic understanding of ISO
9001 and LEAN Proficient in manual machining, fabrication preferred

Conceptual understanding of CNC machining preferred

Allen Bradley proficiency and Solidworks proficiency preferred

Education and CertificationA Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline or related field

Compensation Range for the Position:$67,078.00 - $85,524.50 - $ USDOffer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Oatey Total Rewards Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance

Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation

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