Automation Engineer

Technimark; Inwood (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation packages

Job summary

Technimark in the United States is seeking a qualified candidate with a high school diploma or GED to lead automation maintenance and design efforts on the production floor. You will coordinate automation projects, source equipment, work with suppliers, and support start-ups while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Excellent communication and supervisory abilities are required, with basic machining, CAD and PLC programming knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• At least three years' experience in automation, maintenance, design and construction.
• Knowledge of machining, part design, CAD, injection molding and manufacturing operations desired.
• Basic computer skills and PLC programming experience with automated equipment required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and supervisory abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing and design of automation.
• Identify and present cost-saving automation opportunities to management.
• Maintain and improve existing automation machines in the division.
• Coordinate automation activities with outside suppliers.
• Generate specifications and approve designs for new automation machines.
• Manage construction time schedules to meet production needs.
• Procure purchase orders for automation projects.
• Assist in production start-ups and troubleshoot automation equipment.
• Oversight of continual improvement of automation machines across divisions.

Skills

Automation

Maintenance

Design

Construction

PLC programming

Supervisory skills

Machining

CAD

Injection Molding

Manufacturing operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC Programming Tools

Job description

High school diploma or GED. Minimum three years' experience in automation, maintenance, design and construction. General knowledge of machining, part design, CAD, Injection Molding and manufacturing operations. Good communication and Interpersonal Skills. Basic Computer and advanced PLC programming experience required with automated equipment. Mechanical aptitude, account management skills and supervisory skills required also. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for purchasing and design of automation. Responsible for the generation of cost saving opportunities related to automation and the presentation of this to management on a regular basis. Maintains and improves all existing automation machines in the division. Coordinates automation activities with outside suppliers. Generates specifications for new automation machines. Approves designs of new automation machines. Manages construction time schedules to meet the production schedule needs on new automation machines. Responsible for procurement of purchase orders for automation projects at suppliers. Assists in production start-ups as related to automation machines Assists with the troubleshooting of new and existing automation machines. Oversees each division's continual improvement of automation machines. Assists other divisions with various automation projects as needed. Required to use a handheld propane torch on the production floor. Benefits and Relocation packages available.

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