Automation Engineer

Technimark; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Birthday holiday

Holiday pay

Employer-paid life insurance

Career growth in the manufacturing行业

Job summary

Technimark seeks a qualified automation leader in Latrobe, PA to drive purchasing, design, and deployment of automation equipment across manufacturing operations. You will identify cost-saving opportunities, troubleshoot existing systems, and coordinate projects with outside suppliers to meet production timelines.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and hands-on start-up support to optimize productivity and quality throughout the division.

Qualifications

• College degree or 5+ years IM Processing experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety practices.
• Familiarity with Standard Method of Work principles.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work with production teams, management, engineers, and outside suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing and design of automation equipment for manufacturing operations.
• Identify automation-driven cost-saving opportunities and present results to management.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve existing automation equipment.
• Coordinate automation projects with outside suppliers and vendors.
• Develop specifications and requirements for new automation equipment.
• Review and approve designs for new automation machines and systems.

Skills

5+ years IM processing experience

Strong problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Safety procedures adherence

Production start-up support

Automation optimization

Education

College degree in a relevant field

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Job description

• Lead thepurchasing and design of automation equipmentfor manufacturing operations.
• Identify and developautomation-driven cost-saving opportunities, including presenting recommendations and results to management on a regular basis.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve existing automation equipment throughout the division.
• Coordinate automation projects and technical activities withoutside suppliers and vendors.
• Develop detailedspecifications and requirements for new automation equipment.
• Review and approve designs for new automation machines and systems.
• Manage equipment construction schedules to ensure new automation is completed in time to supportproduction launch requirements.
• Manage procurement and purchase orders for automation projects with external suppliers.
• Supportproduction start-ups, particularly as they relate to automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot both new and existing automation machines to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Oversee the division’s ongoingcontinuous improvement efforts for automation equipment.
• Partner with other divisions to support automation projects and manufacturing improvements as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• College degreein a relevant field,or 5+ years of IM Processing experience.
• Knowledge ofGeometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Understanding ofmanufacturing safety practices.
• Familiarity withStandard Method of Workprinciples.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with production teams, management, engineers, and outside suppliers.
• Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage schedules and deliverables.
• Ability to identify opportunities forcost reduction, process improvement, and automation optimization.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and birthday holiday
• Holiday pay
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Career growth in the manufacturing industry

Safety & Work Environment

• This position requires adherence to all applicable manufacturing safety procedures.
• The role requires the use of ahandheld propane torch on the production floor.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and following established safety protocols.

Why This Role Matters

Automation is critical to improvingproductivity, quality, reliability, and cost efficiency. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to influence automation strategy, bring new equipment into production, solve challenging equipment issues, and deliver improvements that have a direct impact on manufacturing performance.

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