Automation Engineer

SolarEdge Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading smart energy technology company is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for their operations in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ideal candidate will oversee automation assembly operations and production equipment implementation. Key responsibilities include coordinating projects, analyzing production processes, and driving efficiency improvements. Applicants should possess a Bsc. in Machinery/Electronic Engineering and have 5-8 years of relevant experience, including knowledge of CAD systems and good command of English. This position offers opportunities for creative problem-solving and management.

Qualifications

• Bsc. in Machinery/Electronic Engineering required.
• 5-8 years of experience in field service engineering or production plants.
• Solid experience in automatic equipment design preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD 3D (PRO-E preferably) required.
• Good knowledge of English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production equipment and tooling according to specifications.
• Coordinate automation projects with external integrators.
• Participate in Site Acceptance Test with project team.
• Analyze and find innovative solutions like robots and vision systems.
• Manage resources and budget for the Automation department.
• Drive continual improvement in FPY, efficiency, and scrap rate.
• Monitor daily production activity and report.

Job description

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SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), is a global leader in high-performance smart energy technology, with over 5000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of products installed in over 133 countries.

Our diverse product offering comprises intelligent solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and complete home energy management ecosystems.

By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, we strive to create a world where clean, green energy from the sun is the primary source of power for our homes, businesses, and just about everywhere we thrive.

Position Summary

SolarEdge Technologies is seeing an experienced Automation Engineer – Electronic product assembly and automation assembly operations to join our team located in Erda, UT. This position reports to the Automation Team Supervisor and is responsible, through subordinate and matrix management, for the output, operation and maintenance of automation equipment and machinery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production equipment and tooling according to specification coming from Project and Research & Development departments as well as process requirement;
• Coordinate automation projects with external integrators;
• Participate, support and run SAT (Site Acceptance Test) requirement with project team together, and collect and report SAT data;
• Analyze, find innovative solutions including robots, vision systems, real‑time traceability, performance monitoring (FPY), trouble shooting and optimize automatic lines to improve both OEE as well as productivity;
• Manage resources, budget for Automation dept. and related projects;
• Manage teams to drive continual improvement in FPY, efficiency and scrap rate to make sure all KPI meet dept. requirement;
• Managing all maintenance activity, responsible for spare part budget and availability;
• Monitor daily production activity and input and send daily production report.

Requirements

• Bsc. Machinery/Electronic Engineering
• At least 5‑8 years in field service engineering, production plants or system integrators with specific knowledge in automation and management of complex machines.
• Solid experience of automatic equipment design, preferably in industrial segment.
• Knowledge of the main mechanical, electrical, software, pneumatic and hydraulic systems;
• Knowledge of CAD 3D (PRO‑E preferably);
• Familiar with FMEA;
• Experience of team management and outsourcing projects;
• Creative, “Out Of Box” thinking, Multi‑tasking. Self‑motivated, self‑maintained and able to take the initiative to solve problems.
• Good knowledge of English written and spoken.

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SolarEdge proudly seeks to build a richly diverse workforce by hiring people with a diversity of thoughts, identities, perspectives, and experiences that help advance the difference we make for consumers, and by ensuring our people experience equity and inclusion in their work lives. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.