AUTOMATION ENGINEER

foxconnggroup; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FoxconnGroup is seeking an Engineering professional to design manufacturing robotics and implement automation processes for customer products. You will build, configure, test and deploy robots, analyze performance and develop control software.

Responsibilities include collaborating with IE to realize a fully automated line, planning data acquisition, sourcing equipment, and creating SOPs while training others. Strong PLC, mechanical, and vision system knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years of directly related robotics or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Master degree in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing manufacturing robotics and automation processes for customer products.
• Build, configure, test and implement robots or automation equipment.
• Program robotics and analyze, troubleshoot, repair and develop equipment.
• Design software systems to control robotics and automation.
• Collaborate with IE to implement automation for a fully automated line.
• Plan data acquisition architecture for automation equipment and fast switching.
• Work with vendors to source production equipment per designs.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for automated equipment and machines.
• Provide technical support for robotic systems and training to trainers and production staff.
• Collaborate across engineering and other teams to reduce cycle-time and costs.

Skills

Electrical controls

Mechanical

Automation

Vision systems

Design

Production knowledge

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Visio

SAP

Six Sigma

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

SAP

Six Sigma

Job description

Job Description:

This position is responsible for designing manufacturing robotics and implementing automation processes for customer products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Building, configuring, testing and implement robots or automation equipments.
• Capability on robotics programming and equipment/machine analyzing, troubleshooting, repair and development.
• Designing software systems to control robotics.
• Work closely with IE to implement automation processes to make a fully automated production line.
• Data acquisition architecture planning for automation equipment. Responsible for equipment data read and write for fast and intelligently switching.
• Work with vendors to source production equipment per designs.
• Performing research into the design, operation and performance of robotic mechanism components or systems
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions/SOP (standard operation procedures) for automated equipments/machines.
• Serving as technical support for the robotic systems.
• Provide job and equipment training to trainers and other production personnel.
• Work within Engineering team and with other functional teams to reduce cycle-time, cost down activity and resolve manufacturing issues in a timely fashion.
• Work with global team on site improvement to increase productivity and precision levels thru automation projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Electrical Controls - PLC, industrial PC / IPC, servo systems, safety circuits, electrical circuits, electrical troubleshooting, program control, and electrical control maintenance.
• Mechanical - Modules, cylinders, transmission components, fixtures, lifting and transfer mechanisms, structural maintenance, mechanical adjustment, and replacement of worn parts.
• Automation - Experience with Maglev systems and AGV design and operation
• Vision Systems - AOI cameras, light sources, lenses, vision calibration, image parameter settings, vision alignment, and vision equipment maintenance.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• AutoCAD, Visio, SAP, and Six Sigma knowledge required.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and prioritization skills.
• Proven ability to function independently and multi-task.
• Must have ability to remain flexible in a dynamic work environment.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years of directly related robotics, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Master degree in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• Contract manufacturing experience is a plus.