Automation Engineer

30 أغسطس، 2022

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Automation Engineer

الوصف الوظيفي

Purpose of this role:

An Automation Engineer III is responsible for the project management and complete design of the mechanical systems and some electrical and controls functions of new and retrofitted medium to large sized industrial automation machines for our customers. Developing mechanical machine mechanisms, generating mechanical assemblies, and developing machine function algorithms, and debugging mechanical designs are the normal tasks that are done on a daily basis. Some specification and programming of PLCs, robots and servos may need to be done from time to time also. The person who fills this position will also act a mentor for more junior mechanical and automation engineers, a project manager for projects, and a salesman for generating additional machine sales.

Duties & Responsibilities

Design mechanical systems for new, or modify existing, automated machinery to automate manufacturing processes.
Design and specify some electrical components for custom automated industrial machines
Coordinate with other engineers and manufacturing and assembly to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production are achieved
Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes
Manage individual project budgets and schedules and routinely report progress
Travel to customer sites for design reviews, research, installation, and troubleshooting
Ability to accept customer design feedback and improvement suggestions and brainstorm with others
Adhere to good manufacturing and good documentation practices
Lead, advise, and train more junior engineers Ability to self-direct on projects and tasks and the ability to manage a team
Ability to talk to current clients and find new ones to generate sales
Review, understand, and explain customer specs and prints – Create quotations and sales proposals for new jobs Develop machine and manning timing plans for new production equipment /processes.

المهارات

Requirements

BS in ME, EE, Automation, or Related Field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the design of automated equipment in dairy/FMCG manufacturing industry
Expert Knowledge in 3D CAD software Experience in PLC Programming Experience in HMI Programming
Ability to coordinate with outside suppliers Mechanically inclined, strong problem-solving skills, hands-on individual Excellent oral and written communication skills
Expertise in Solid works Experience with Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi PLC programming Experience with C-More and Mitsubishi HMI programming Machine shop and welding knowledge
Experience with GD&T ANSI Y14.5 Knowledge of lean manufacturing and ergonomic principles
Familiar with 6-Axis robot programming Familiar with machine vision principles