Automation Engineer – Programming & Electrical Focus

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer##
** About TTM
** TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

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** Scope:
** TTM Stafford Springs is a contract manufacturer of complex electronic assemblies.  Continuous improvement and process efficiency is required to further grow capacity and custom satisfaction. The automation engineer will be required to research and implement process efficiency improvements through robotics or automation techniques.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Identify Automation Opportunities:  + Understand the function of all equipment and fabrication process in each assembly area  + Identify processes that can be improved through automation (labor intensive, quality risk, repetitive strain, slow, high precision, etc.)
* Research, design, and propose automated solutions to present to senior leadership:  + Learn current manual process  + Identify what robot configuration & work area, camera & lighting, safety sensors etc. are needed  + Justify need with quantifiable savings (quality increase, time reduction, etc.)  + Write up proposals / forms to submit for capital approval
* Implement approved automation initiatives (Mechanical Design, Programming, Electrical Engineering)  +
** Primary – Electrical & Programming:**    - Programming of robots, Ignition & machine connections, machine vision solutions etc.
- Wiring and designing electrical back panels as needed for automated solutions    - Establish connections to SCADA system via machine protocols  +
** Secondary –**    - Mechanical design of robot mount & cages, fixtures, end effectors, tool changers, sensor mounts etc. for automated solutions
* Learn as a team:  + Advocate for trainings needed to advance the automation team  + Ability to identify internal TTM resources to aid in automation at Stafford Springs
* Assist in Rollout & Training:  + Run tests to qualify and release new systems  + Train users on new equipment / robots / process & write corresponding procedures  + Mentor other engineers on automation practices
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** The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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* Qualifications:

*** Strong Foundation of in programming and electrical engineering skills  + Proficient in 1+ script-based programming languages  + Strong foundation of good electrical engineering practices  + Familiarity with the concept of machine protocols is a plus
* Decent Foundation mechanical engineering skills
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* * willing to learn:  +

Experience with Solid Works or equivalent CAD software (model and prints)  + Understanding of 3D printing or machining is a plus  + Understanding of design for machineability is a plus  + Understanding of material properties is a plus  + Understanding of GD&T is a plus
* Experience in leadership and teaching others
* Experience working with suppliers and customers is a plus
* Project Management experience is a plus.
* Passionate for Automation/Robotics & Engineering  + Creative and hands-on …