Automation Engineer

Johnson Controls; Center (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive manufacturing process development from concept to production, including project management, wiring and test fixture design, and lean manufacturing practices.

You will design automated assembly lines, machine vision, and control software while coordinating with maintenance teams to boost reliability and efficiency. Strong PLC/robotics knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to determine machine requirements and develop specifications for machine functions, UI, and quality control for high reliability.
• Design automated assembly line equipment and programming.
• Design automated test fixtures and maintenance.
• Bill of materials creation and maintenance.
• Test procedure creation and maintenance.
• Monitor and improve efficiency and output with manufacturing.
• Machine vision systems.
• Develop new software and hardware designs to meet machine requirements.
• Research components and suppliers to increase reliability and reduce costs.
• Train and mentor peers on automation concepts and skills.
• Troubleshoot existing automation with manufacturing and maintenance teams.
• Understand and implement customer standards for dedicated equipment and participate in design reviews.
• Guide startup of machines and perform troubleshooting with technicians.
• Configure drives, network communications, and intelligent machine devices.
• Calibrate machines for position accuracy and dynamic response.
• Assist with remote customer support and troubleshooting.
• Update documentation and prepare machine operation/service manuals.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or

Automation manufacturing experience

Design for high volume manufacture

Robotics integration

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

RSLogix 5000 PLC programming

Fanuc robotics

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

RSLogix 5000 PLC programming

Fanuc robotics

Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do

The Automation Engineer position has a high degree of visibility and opportunity within JCI. This individual will use their technical knowledge and expertise to assist manufacturing in the development of new manufacturing processes and standards using a variety of automation and mechanical engineering concepts. The engineer will have a full range of responsibility from concept to production including but not limited to: project management, VOC, capital justification, wiring sketches, exploded view assembly procedures, test fixture creation, automated assembly, and documentation support. This position requires a creative problem solver that understands Design for Manufacturing, automation, product/process flow, and lean manufacturing technology.

How you will do it

• Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to determine the requirements of the machine and develop specifications for machine functions, user interface, and quality control for high reliability.

• Design automated assembly line equipment and programming.

• Design automated test fixtures and maintenance.

• Bill of materials creation and maintenance.

• Test procedure creation and maintenance.

• Work closely with manufacturing to monitor and improve efficiency and output.

• Machine vision systems.

• Develop new software and hardware designs to meet machine requirements.

• Research components and technology available from suppliers, determine ways to increase reliability of controls and reduce costs.

• Train and mentor peer group on automation concepts and skills

• Work with manufacturing and maintenance teams to troubleshoot existing automation to improve reliability.

• Understand and implement customer standards for dedicated equipment and participate in design reviews. Guide startup of machines and perform troubleshooting with mechanical and electrical technicians. Configure drives, network communications, and other intelligent machine devices. Calibrate machines for position accuracy and dynamic response. Assist with remote customer support and troubleshooting. Update documentation and prepare portions of machine operation and service manuals.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field

• 3+ years practical experience in an automation manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of product/process flow, Design for high volume manufacture including robotic automation.

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor /AutoCAD, RSLogix 5000 PLC programming, Fanuc robotics.

• Excellent problem solver with a high degree of engineering curiosity.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in the operation and use of Microsoft based communications, including Microsoft Project.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$120,000(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.