Sr Assoc, Automation Eng

 

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Job Summary:

 

Effectively plan and guide Automation Engineering activities, ensuring quality product and operational efficiencies are met. Provide support for problem solving, performance evaluation/improvement, design modifications, and documentation for existing automation equipment.  Additional duties include but are not limited to performing a variety of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic services for the automation equipment, and/or specifying, ordering, purchasing, facility implementation, integration, preventative maintenance plan development, and documentation of new and existing automation equipment.  Develop and/or provide technical training for new and existing automation as needed.   

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentor and may lead engineering team to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Champions a positive attitude towards safety and compliance with safety standards contributing to the overall Safety Culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.
• Analyze problem areas on existing automation and prepare design changes or recommend component replacement as required to resolve problems.
• Champion high-visibility projects. Develop project scope, timeline, savings, and cost estimations.
• Quote new automation lines, engineering services, etc.
• Develop URS’s, purchase, install automation equipment/systems as needed based on production demands.
• Evaluate existing automation and/or systems, looking for methods to improve performance, efficiency, reliability or accuracy and present recommendations to management.
• Interface with automation builders and suppliers to discuss design features relative to special application needs; obtain quotations and delivery times.
• Keep abreast of new automation and systems as related to operational needs.
• Provide advice, troubleshooting assistance and training as directed for maintenance and engineering personnel.
• Assist in electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic design modifications for automation.
• Write bills of material, work orders, purchase requisitions, capital expenditure requests etc. as required.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings as required and maintain the drawing file system.
• Manage and coordinate plant and capital projects, properly document work utilizing engineering forms, create project timelines and maintain history of projects in appropriate project files.
• Research and analyze data such a vendor design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Direct and coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Coordinate and/or perform all necessary validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for automation.
• Support process improvements, cost reductions, COPQ reductions, etc. through the implementation of LEAN concepts.
• Other duties as assigned.