Automation Engineer

Flex--n--gate; Danville (VA); In loco; USD 75.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Flex--n--gate is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop, edit, maintain, and troubleshoot automated actuators, PLCs, and motion-controlled programs on manufacturing equipment. You will support the production floor and participate in CPQ activities, continuous improvement, and integration of robotic peripherals.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (experience in lieu of degree considered) with 3–5 years in manufacturing tech and proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience in lieu of degree considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing technology.
• Competency with Allen Bradley PLC programming hardware and software.

Mansioni

• Instruct and train team process engineers and die setters in real-time trouble shooting techniques across basic electrical, mechanical and pneumatic functions of robots and connections.
• Develop and organize spare parts inventories.
• Participate in advanced product quality planning for control plans.
• Provide technical support on the production floor to meet efficiency goals.
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement, including cycle time reductions and root cause analysis.
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
• Integrate robotics with peripherals such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.

Conoscenze

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Communication

Team work

Root cause analysis

Project management

Ethics and integrity

Analytical

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Strumenti

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Allen Bradley PanelView (HMI)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project)

Descrizione del lavoro

Summary

The Automation Engineer develops, edits, maintains, and troubleshoots automated actuators, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and motion-controlled programs on manufacturing equipment and machinery.

Core Competencies

• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
• Communication
• Team Work
• Root Cause Analysis
• Project Management
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

Job Duties

• Instruct and train all team process engineers and die setter in "real time" trouble shooting techniques. This includes basic electrical, mechanical and pneumatic functions of the robot and connections.
• Develop, organize and improve spare parts inventories.
• Participate in the advanced product quality planning activities for the development of control plans.
• Provide technical support for the production floor on a daily basis to meet production efficiency goals.
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement, including cycle time reductions, and root cause analysis.
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
• Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred but experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing technology required.
• Competency with Allen Bradley PLC programming hardware and software.

• Competency with Allen Bradley Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Panel View series)
• Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment.
• PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Project.

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.