Automation Engineer: Electro-Mechanical with Robotics & PLC

Hayward Holdings, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayward Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineer/Automation with hands-on experience in automated production equipment for our Nashville, TN facility. You will design and deploy robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and data acquisition systems to improve manufacturing throughput and product quality.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to lean principles, and strong problem-solving skills. A BS in a related engineering field is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience with Electro-Mechanical Equipment and Controls technologies.
• Experience with PLC ladder logic, analog signals, networking, wireless communications, HMI panel programming and Data Acquisition, and vision system integration.
• Experience with Solid Works preferred AutoCAD mechanical
• Requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to be applied in programming and troubleshooting of machine control processes
• Demonstrated expertise managing machine design projects from concept through deployment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing a plus
• Good communication and interpersonal, ability to interact with all levels of management vendors. Capable of working in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new equipment utilizing robotics and integration of HMI, PLC and application integration.
• Design mechanical and electrical upgrades and improvements for production equipment utilizing in-house design as well as outside contractor partners for the design and fabrication of that equipment.
• Recommend, plan and implement equipment upgrades to improve production efficiency and/or cost reductions.
• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, design engineering teams, and external design partners.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in a fashion that is safe and assures products can be produced to specification.
• Provide design oversight and consultation to multiple development and support activities.
• Develop protocols and provide for data acquisition from machine controllers.
• Ensure compliance of Hayward’s lean manufacturing principles and ensure machine capabilities to prescribed standards

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical problem-solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree

Tools

PLC ladder logic

HMI panel programming

Data Acquisition

Vision system integration

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Analog signals

Networking

Wireless communications

Job description

Hayward Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineer/Automation with hands-on experience in automated production equipment for our Nashville, TN facility. You will design and deploy robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and data acquisition systems to improve manufacturing throughput and product quality.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to lean principles, and strong problem-solving skills. A BS in a related engineering field is required.