Sr Factory Automation Engineer

Sr Factory Automation Engineer

As a Senior Factory Automation Engineer for JD Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, Iowa you will:

• Lead and execute large to complex Factory Automation solutions requiring a great depth of FA knowledge and skills which integrate several areas of engineering and require coordination of cross-functional teams, outside design professionals, and contractors.
• Point of Contact for a defined business segment supporting cross-functional projects, business uptime, machine data analytics, and Smart Connected Factory initiatives.
• Review and manage FA active project portfolio for a defined site and assign projects to FA Engineers based on project priority, business impact, and individual skill sets.
• Respond to critical production down situations affecting manufacturing and maintenance activities.
• Drive alignment through the definition and deployment of common strategy, processes, and tools for FA projects, as well as review/approval of RFQ's for new and modified equipment to ensure FA standards are followed.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and development to FA Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Maintenance personnel.

What Skills You Need:

• Background in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Computer, etc) – Performs more complex functions, understands principles, and may teach others.
• Skilled in PLC and computer programming, Structured Query Language (SQL), and the engineering tools associated – Performs more complex functions, understands principles, and may teach others.
• Knowledge of electrical design and the codes, common practices, and engineering tools required – Performs more complex functions, understands principles, and may teach others.
• Knowledge of MES solutions (Ignition, SAP, AMES, JDAAT, Wonderware, Sepa Soft, etc.) process control, process scheduling, mistake proofing of manufacturing processes, and shop floor device connectivity. – Performs more complex functions, understands principles, and may teach others.
• Project management experience demonstrating effective communication, teamwork skills, problem solving, and multiple concurrent project workload management.
• Strong people skills, ability to lead without authority, demonstrated ability to teach others.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• 7 or more years of experience in one or more related engineering areas: electrical, controls, computer, etc.
• 7 or more years of experience with configuration and maintenance of MES solutions
• 7 or more years of experience with PLC and/or PC programming
• 7 or more years of experience with automation and controls design
• 5 or more years of experience in electrical design and the use of electrical drafting software
• 3 or more years of experience in project management – moderate to large scale complex projects
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing engineering projects

Education:

• Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Science) or equivalent work experience

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

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