Automation Designer

Voith GmbH Group; Appleton (WI); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility with Work/Life Balance

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

401K with generous company match

Job summary

A global technology company in Appleton, WI is seeking an Automation Designer to participate in the design of machinery for the paper industry. The ideal candidate should have an Associates Degree in Electromechanical Design and experience with AutoCAD or COMOS. Responsibilities include using design software, reviewing compliance with engineering principles, developing documentation, and collaborating with various teams. Strong communication and travel adaptability are also required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electromechanical Design or equivalent.
• Experience with AutoCAD E or COMOS preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Use computer aided design equipment and related software to design and control machines for the paper industry including electrical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
• Review product designs for compliance with sound engineering principles, company standards, and customer purchase order requirements and related technical and mill specifications.
• Develops and prepares drawings, documentation, part records, bills of material and instruction manuals for orders.
• Coordinates engineering and other related order issues with both our customer externally, and internally with our sales, product management, application engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality groups, as required, to maintain the order schedule and budget.
• Travels as required, sub‑supplier locations for equipment test and inspection.
• Performs automation/controls engineering design for reliability, safety, and cost, including Risk assessments.
• Assists in developing new design standards and engineering processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family‑owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is hiring for:

Automation Designer

Appleton, WI

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Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match

Summary:

The automation designer participates in the controls design of paper machinery and related equipment, based on as sold specifications, Voith and industry standards and guidelines, previous designs, and customer requests.

Responsibilities:

• Use computer aided design equipment and related software to design and control machines for the paper industry including electrical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
• Review product designs for compliance with sound engineering principles, company standards, and customer purchase order requirements and related technical and mill specifications.
• Develops and prepares drawings, documentation, part records, bills of material and instruction manuals for orders.
• Coordinates engineering and other related order issues with both our customer externally, and internally with our sales, product management, application engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality groups, as required, to maintain the order schedule and budget.
• Travels as required, sub‑supplier locations for equipment test and inspection.
• Performs automation/controls engineering design for reliability, safety, and cost, including Risk assessments.
• Assists in developing new design standards and engineering processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Electromechanical Design or equivalent.
• Experience with AutoCAD E or COMOS preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally occasionally.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work on a computer and phone.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel for on‑site measurements of equipment and/or meetings as required.

Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.