Automation Engineer: Robotics & High-Volume Manufacturing

Johnson Controls; Center (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive manufacturing process development from concept to production, including project management, wiring and test fixture design, and lean manufacturing practices.

You will design automated assembly lines, machine vision, and control software while coordinating with maintenance teams to boost reliability and efficiency. Strong PLC/robotics knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to determine machine requirements and develop specifications for machine functions, UI, and quality control for high reliability.
• Design automated assembly line equipment and programming.
• Design automated test fixtures and maintenance.
• Bill of materials creation and maintenance.
• Test procedure creation and maintenance.
• Monitor and improve efficiency and output with manufacturing.
• Machine vision systems.
• Develop new software and hardware designs to meet machine requirements.
• Research components and suppliers to increase reliability and reduce costs.
• Train and mentor peers on automation concepts and skills.
• Troubleshoot existing automation with manufacturing and maintenance teams.
• Understand and implement customer standards for dedicated equipment and participate in design reviews.
• Guide startup of machines and perform troubleshooting with technicians.
• Configure drives, network communications, and intelligent machine devices.
• Calibrate machines for position accuracy and dynamic response.
• Assist with remote customer support and troubleshooting.
• Update documentation and prepare machine operation/service manuals.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or

Automation manufacturing experience

Design for high volume manufacture

Robotics integration

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

RSLogix 5000 PLC programming

Fanuc robotics

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

RSLogix 5000 PLC programming

Fanuc robotics

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an Automation Engineer to drive manufacturing process development from concept to production, including project management, wiring and test fixture design, and lean manufacturing practices.

You will design automated assembly lines, machine vision, and control software while coordinating with maintenance teams to boost reliability and efficiency. Strong PLC/robotics knowledge is required.