Automation Design Engineer II: Create & Improve Manufacturing

Kamatics Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bal Seal Engineering designs and produces advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions for medical, aerospace, energy and industrial markets. The Automation Design Engineer II will develop automation solutions, upgrade tooling, and create technical documentation while supporting manufacturing operations in Colorado Springs.

Responsibilities include planning, vendor coordination, mentoring junior staff, and improving equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering/Engineering Technology Degree and/or minimum 7 years demonstrated experience in a similar environment
• Experience with laser cutting and welding processes and techniques
• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement, Lean initiatives, developing and implementing Process Capability studies

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project planning, scope development, and budget estimates
• Contribute to vendor discussions to resolve issues, specify hardware/software, and obtain quotes
• Participate in cross departmental meetings to align objectives and priorities
• Diagnose and troubleshooting of various machines and automated equipment to support production operations
• Design new tools to expand existing machine capabilities, reduce machine downtime, or improve sustainability
• Develop automated solutions for manual processes or equipment
• Develop and maintain process documentation (i.e. Operating Procedures, Operator Manuals, SOP's)
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation (i.e. CAD models, drawings, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system schematics)
• Develop and carryout test plans to verify machine functionality and improvements
• Develop and carryout test plans to qualify new equipment, and machine upgrades
• Develops, mentors, and supports less experienced Engineers and Technicians
• Up to 5% travel required to BSE facilities and/or trade shows
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

3D modeling

SolidWorks

Inventor

GD&T

DFMA

Mechanical design

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Bal Seal Engineering designs and produces advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions for medical, aerospace, energy and industrial markets. The Automation Design Engineer II will develop automation solutions, upgrade tooling, and create technical documentation while supporting manufacturing operations in Colorado Springs.

Responsibilities include planning, vendor coordination, mentoring junior staff, and improving equipment performance.