Automation Engineer

Responsible for development of automation, equipment, and systems for new projects.

Develop and implement manufacturing / automation equipment and improving manufacturing methods and procedures.


Responsibilities:



· Lead research, develop manufacturing equipment and automation systems maximizing efficiencies, analyzing layout, workflow, assembly and work force utilization.



· Responsible for the fabrication, testing, and development of secondary equipment & processes, automation and assembly equipment.



· Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods / equipment to provide solutions for problems that adversely affect costs, safety, productivity and quality.

Fabricate, develop, and implement automation, assembly, and test equipment.

This may involve internal design & manufacture, quoting, sourcing and managing external automation suppliers.

Develop documentation related to equipment and systems for standard operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsible for executing equipment tests / supporting validations per IQ, OQ, & PQ protocols.

Support the quoting phase of the project as required.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 8 years hands on experience with: equipment, automation / robotics.

· Bachelor of Science Degree.

· Ability to work from 2D prints and review 3D solid models.

(Solidworks is required.)

· Demonstrated experience with PLC, Vision systems, robotics, pneumatics.