Manufacturing Process Engineer- Electrification Lines

Description

THE COMPANY

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. With smart system solutions and components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion drivetrains, Vitesco Technologies makes mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. Our Seguin, Texas location is seeking a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented Entry Level Process Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has excellent problem-solving skills and experience with industrial automation equipment and processes.

THE POSITION

• The Process Engineer is responsible for multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment and their respective process. In this role the individual will:
• Be responsible for manufacturing equipment and process.
  • Monitor equipment performance
  • Respond to production equipment breakdowns, help diagnose faults, determine root cause and repair
  • Support day-to-day manufacturing process issues.
  • Give direction to maintenance technicians on troubleshooting and repairing machinery
  • Prepare and maintain process documentation: setup matrix / parameter cards / work instructions / process guides
  • Prepare and maintain equipment documentation: setup, schematics, operating guides, spare parts lists, troubleshooting guides, maintenance procedures.
  • Select components for industrial automation with the purpose of repairing, modifying, and improving equipment.
  • Plan and conduct process characterizations
  • Implement corrective actions
  • Lead and drive activities and projects to improve OEE, MTBF, MTTR, scrap and FPY via problem solving and process optimization
  • Advanced manufacturing line problem solving related to manufacturing process related defects.
  • Planning and undertaking scheduled equipment maintenance
  • Perform equipment and process setup and validation
  • Work with cross functional teams (Production, Maintenance, Quality, Industrial Engineering, IT)
  • Participate in meetings (daily & weekly)
  • Provide updates on actions
  • Provide feedback on equipment and process related topics
  • Design & implement equipment modifications (mechanical, electrical & software)
  • Work with suppliers (automation, machine shops, component vendors, reps)
• Become a process expert, capable of making parameter changes and improvements.
• Become knowledgeable of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.  
• Learn to collect, record, process, analyze and transcribe data and show results in reports.
• Support the introduction of new models and products into assembly line:
  • Develop and procure tooling
  • Equipment modifications and setup
  • Process setup and validation
  • Documentation update
• Support TPM program by providing mentoring and training to peers, technicians, and operator personnel.
• Self-manage professional development and training, by identifying and setting up trainings with equipment suppliers and automation vendors.

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering: Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field
• Basic knowledge of 3D CAD modeling (AutoCAD / Solidworks/ Inventor)
• Basic knowledge of programming languages (C++, visual basic, python, ladder logic)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Manufacturing related internship.
• Available and willing to assist and support after hours equipment and process issues remotely or, if needed, in person

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelors in Mechatronics Engineering
• An ability to work well under pressure
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills & techniques: 5 why, 8D, Ishikawa diagram
• Efficiency and organization
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices (Kanban, Poke-Yoke, JIT, Value Stream Mapping)
• Tool and fixture design
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities
• Design and application knowledge of ergonomics and machine safety standards
• Basic knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
• Data analytics: use of software packages (MS Excel / Power BI / Knime)
• PLC and HMI programming – Basic knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000 and Factory Talk packages
• Basic knowledge in interpretation of mechanical drawings and pneumatic and electrical schematics
• Basic knowledge in the use of mechanical and electrical tools