Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

Location: Kohler

Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Automation | Job Details Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Automation Work Mode:
Onsite

Location:

 Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI Opportunity As Staff Manufacturing
Engineer – Automation, you will lead the design and deployment of advanced
automation solutions that strengthen safety, quality, delivery, and cost
performance across Kohler’s global manufacturing network. This role turns
emerging technology into scalable, standardized equipment and
processes—partnering with plant teams, engineering leaders, and suppliers to
build smarter, more capable manufacturing systems. You will provide technical
leadership from concept through implementation, helping ensure automation
solutions are ready for launch, sustainable for plant teams, and aligned to
Kohler’s long-term manufacturing strategy.

Specific Responsibilities As
the Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Automation, provide the technical leadership
and coordination in the following:

Support
the global strategy for automated solutions that provides the best balance
of safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Implement
the strategy of achieving standardized automation processes and ensure
availability of process information.

Participate
in design engineering reviews with plant teams to ensure the solutions will
meet the requirements proposed in the ACT. Ensure
equipment and process readiness prior to kick off of projects.

Ensure
automation processes are capable, ready, and proven prior to new product
launches.

Provide
capacity planning, capital equipment recommendations and implementation
partnership with the plant operations engineering teams.

Develop
business cases with supporting financial justification that illustrate the
proof of value of the investment.

Remain
up-to-date on all methods of automation and related tools while
recommending new approaches and tools.

Deploy
leading technological advancements to achieve SQDC improvements for both
internal and supplier processes as they relate to automation.

Mastery
understanding of robotics, automation products, and vision systems Collaboration
with automation engineering staff and equipment suppliers to provide
process control requirements and offer design critiques and mitigation
when required.

Ability
to create and/or understand value stream maps, time studies, and
production schedules.  Mechanical design mastery with firm knowledge of GD&T including the use of AutoCAD and Creo (3D modeling)
Intermediate Fanuc Roboguide Simulation Software knowledge

Intermediate hydraulic, pneumatic, & machining knowledgeOther
Skillsets (not required, highly desirable)
Intermediate knowledge of PLC programming (Rockwell Automation, Siemens)
Functional safety engineering (SAF TUV) control reviews to ensure supplier design commitments meet specification with mastery of regulatory safety standards.

Basic
knowledge of ASRS systems.

Intermediate
knowledge of AGV systems.

Skills/Requirements Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or related engineering field required.
30% travel required.  Majority of travel will be focused on US, Canada, and Mexico.
8+ years experience
related to mechanical design of automation required.

Proficiency with Creo (3D modeling) and Fanuc Roboguide
required. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Copilot.  Must be self-motivated and have the ability to function
within a project team environment.#LI-BV1#LI-Onsite Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
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