Automation Engineer

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JOB SUMMARY

This position supports the Valley View and Stow Works sites in automation and machine controls through technical expertise in a manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and execute the site 5-year automation roadmap/strategy, focused on improving machine operator interfacing and automating processes using the latest technologies.

• Partner with outside machine builders and integrators to implement turnkey automation and/or robotics solutions to safely automate processes and supplement operators.

• Justify, lead, and execute capital projects, including front end loading, acceptance tests, and qualification.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to provide solutions for manufacturing challenges. 

• Participate in the Management of Change process and Pre Start Up Safety Reviews.

• Promote machine safety, develop safe automated processes.

• Provide operator coaching and support on machinery controls, and aid maintenance mechanics in troubleshooting technical controls as needed.

• Lead, support, and maintain projects involving the application of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and other process controls technologies. 

• Apply engineering theory, practices, and principles to perform failure analysis to determine root cause of equipment failures and conduct machinery performance evaluations. 

• Actively participate in the company wide Automation networks, share best practices, successes and failures, leverage network learnings.

• Produce technical documentation and presentations.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively with plant personnel (operators, production specialists, engineers, mechanics, management) at all levels.

• Ability to learn quickly and willing to expand their knowledge and develop skills in related fields of the competency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum four-year degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Robotics or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical discipline

• A minimum of 3-5 years of automation engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Experience in machine automation and controls including but not limited to PLC programming, HMI development, robot programming and integration.

• Experience with machine vision and automated inspection is preferred.

• Experience with PID Controllers and data historian systems.

• Knowledge of CNC machinery, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Experience in machine safety and safety controls. 

• Experience with industrial machinery and electrical circuitry.

• Familiarity of industry and corporate standards and industry best practices.

• Ability to create and interpret technical schematics and electrical drawings.

• Ability to utilize CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), and Excel.

• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

• Systematic decision making, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to effectively self-manage, plan, prioritize, and execute multiple concurrent projects/initiatives.

• Strong interpersonal skills (oral and written communication) with the ability to collaborate with leaders, peers, operators, and technicians. 

• Ability to build, lead, and work as a team member in a respectful manner in a diverse work environment. 

• Project Management, leadership, planning, and organization experience.

• Proven commitment, focus, and effectiveness in advancing core values. 

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