Automation Mechanical Engineer (PE_AME A Group)-Houston,TX

鴻海精密工業股份有限公司; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Houston, Texas is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Engineer. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and retrofitting equipment while designing automation projects. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in engineering with 3-5 years of hands-on experience in automated systems, along with proficiency in CAD/CAM and Lean Manufacturing. This position is essential for ensuring operational efficiency and may require occasional weekend hours.

Qualifications

• 4 years of college with a bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience required.
• Hands-on experience deploying automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Participates in fixture and equipment retrofit.
• Designs and implements automation projects.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD/CAM software

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Purpose of the position

The role encompasses responsibilities such as equipment maintenance, technical renovation, and automation upgrades. Its contributions lie in ensuring the efficient operation of equipment while driving cost reduction and efficiency improvements for enterprises through innovation and team collaboration, thereby promoting industrial upgrading.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for daily maintenance, calibration, repair, and anomaly resolution of fixture and equipment to ensure stable operations. Examples include: Developing preventive maintenance plans to reduce sudden failures and responding promptly to production line stoppages.
2. Participates in fixture and equipment retrofit, introducing new fixture and equipment, and optimizing processes to meet evolving production demands. For instance: Modifying software or hardware to adapt old fixture and equipment to new specifications.
3. Designs and implements automation projects, such as robotic material handling systems and fixture recycling lines, to reduce labor intensity and support smart manufacturing transitions.
4. Collaborates with production, procurement, and suppliers to coordinate resources and resolve issues.
5. Compiles abnormality reports, technical documents, and provides technical training to teams.
6. Enhancing production efficiency by improving yield rates and units per hour (UPH).

Education and work experience

• Successful completion of 4-years of high school, or equivalent, plus completion of 4 years of college with a bachelor’s degree.
• Degree required: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
• Over 3 years to 5 years of experience required.
• Experience on project management, lead engineering team to fix the technical issue, optimize the process and improve the yield/retest rate.
• Hands‑on experience deploying automated system, digital system and predictive maintenance solutions

Supervision

This role provide does not need indirect supervision/mentorship/coaching

Working conditions

This role is primarily based in a fast‑paced, high-volume manufacturing facility, requiring daily presence on the production floor to oversee processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational efficiency.

May require occasional weekend hours to support production deadlines, emergency repairs, or project implementations.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis tools.

Core Competencies

• Technical and Professional Expertise
• Learns Continuously
• Problem Solving
• Communicates Powerfully and Prolifically

Functional Competencies

• Project Management
• Innovative Thinking
• Technology Savvy
• Risk Management