Automation Project Engineer

Ascendo Resources; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Project Engineer for a 12+ month onsite contract.

The role focuses on high-speed assembly automation development, requirement specifications, installation, and production ramp-up, with international travel to EU and LATAM. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in automated systems design, supplier interaction, and leading equipment qualification, with Lean Six Sigma knowledge and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in automation equipment design and installation.
• Experience designing, developing, installing, and supporting high-speed automated assembly and test equipment.
• Proficient in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and global procurement.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert in the design and development of automated assembly and test systems.
• Customer and Facility liaison for automation development best practices
• Interact with assembly and automation equipment suppliers
• Lead the development of URS and equipment specifications and requirements
• Lead quoting of automation equipment with Global Procurement
• Coordinate project teams to achieve project outcomes
• Ensure seamless handover to receiving site teams
• Support sites with automation training and troubleshooting
• Research new automation technologies and suppliers
• Support automation escalations and downtime/scrap/OREE improvements

Skills

Automated Assembly & Test Systems

Manufacturing Automation

Lean Six Sigma

OEE optimization

Supplier coordination

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Eng

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Automation Project Engineer

Location: St. Petersburg, FL / onsite

12+ month Contract

Rate: TBD

Ability to travel internationally outside of the US to EU and LATAM countries

Main skills for this job:

• Automated Assembly & Test Systems
• Experience designing, developing, installing, and supporting high-speed automated assembly and test equipment.
• Experience managing automation projects from concept and requirements through vendor selection, equipment qualification, installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up.
• Manufacturing Automation & Continuous Improvement
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, OEE, downtime and scrap reduction, Lean/Six Sigma, and troubleshooting complex automated equipment.

Position Overview

• Candidates for this position are consider Subject Matter Expert in Assembly Automation Engineering
• As a Manufacturing Automation Project Engineer, you will have a technical responsibility for the development of high-speed assembly automation, requirement specifications, installation of automation, and transferring of automation programs to production in a smooth and timely manner.
• You will also lead the equipment quoting process and create preliminary concepts, layouts, and notes required to present design proposals.
• You will work with other organizations impacted by part design development as they pertain to assembly automation.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert in the design and development of automated assembly and test systems.
• Customer and Facility virtual and onsite liaison for automation development best practices
• Interact directly with assembly and automation equipment suppliers.
• Specify equipment, assembly tooling, and fixtures for new and existing processes.
• Lead the development of URS and equipment specifications and requirements including the qualification of custom/vendor equipment for production use.
• Lead and guide quoting of automation equipment, working with Global Procurement
• Create and coordinate project teams to achieve the agreed project outcomes.
• Ensure all automation projects are embedded with the receiving site teams for seamless handover.
• Support sites with engineering hiring.
• Provide technical support for all aspects of automation troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
• Identify and coordinate automation training opportunities for self and colleagues.
• Actively research new technologies and automation developments, external automation suppliers, and wider manufacturing & warehouse operations
• Support sites on Automation escalations.
• Support sites with identifying, defining & executing Downtime, Scrap & OEE improvement projects during engineering transfer through ramp-up production.
• Provide collaboration on RFQ's, DFM's, Design Reviews, Product Design, and Automation Equipment Design as part of a holistic solution.
• Drive company values and promote an environment of continuous improvement.
• Provide support to other Sites through a Q&A global process platform.
• Directs manufacturing in troubleshooting problems, upgrades, retrofits, set-ups, and methods development.
• Supports product development meetings and makes recommendations to product design changes to enhance manufacturing and assembly.
• Thorough understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools, projects, and processes and ability to incorporate these into assigned engineering projects.
• Lead role in large, complex projects with broad scope and implications for the organization.
• Ensures projects are compliant with all local, regional, and national regulatory requirements, codes, and controls.
• Supports all company safety and quality program initiatives.

Required Skills

• B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 8 years of working experiences in automation equipment design and installation.
• Experienced functional knowledge of mechanical/electronics/electrical/software application engineering.
• Experienced functional knowledge of EMS industries.
• Experienced functional knowledge of automation equipment assembly and installation.
• Complex understanding of processes and manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge and experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of healthcare, life sciences and FDA manufacturing
• Subject Matter Expert in applicable engineering theories, design principles and practices, and design evaluation techniques
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and e-mail skills required.