Industrial Engineer

Amtec Staffing; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Esterline is seeking a Lead Designer of Automation Systems to drive the design and upgrade of automated production equipment. You will coordinate with program managers, R&D, and engineering to plan infrastructure improvements and financial justifications, while supervising outsourced builds and installation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC/HMI, CAD, and hands-on problem solving, with a track record of delivering cost-effective automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Solid background in automation engineering and controls.
• Experience with automation equipment and tooling.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering data.

Responsibilities

• Lead designer of automation systems for production equipment.
• Coordinate with program managers and R&D for infrastructure improvements and ROI justifications.
• Prepare cost estimates and statements of work for tooling and equipment.
• Oversee design and build of outsourced systems and supervise installation.
• Stay informed on new technologies and potential applications.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Creative problem solving

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Mathematical skills

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Eng or Physical Sciences

Tools

CAD

Job description

Develops automation systems for production, enhancing precision, safety and quality.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead Designer of Automation Systems, Automation Equipment and Automation tooling for new and existing products for production.

• Assists Program Management and R&D with automation, controls, electrical, and mechanical expertise required for automation of production equipment and special tooling, test tools and methods, and new process study and research.
• Coordinates effectively with Program Managers, R&D, Engineering and Management to prepare detailed plans for infrastructure improvement, capital expenditure requests, financial and economic justification, and return on investment.
• Conducts scheduling and coordination between different groups for special projects, bids and proposals, and internal funded studies and projects.
• Responsible for equipment improvement and redesign for increasing the general efficiency of production programs.
• Prepares cost estimates and statement of works for tooling and equipment.
• Assists with make/buy decisions and oversees the design and build process for outsourced systems.
• Supervises the installation of equipment and tooling. Supports Maintenance, Production, and Quality.
• Stays informed concerning new technologies, materials and equipment, and investigates potential applications.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understand and live by Esterline's ethics and business conduct policies.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Creative and self-motivated individual.
• Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate well to other members of the development team.
• Good math skills, computer skills, and knowledge of measuring instruments and methods.
• Capable of integrating existing methods with new innovations to economically solve problems in a timely manner.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering science with five plus years of automation engineering experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling ten or more years in automation engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills required.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
• Ability to work independently, following both written and verbal instructions; capable of effectively handling ambiguity.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, and/or Physical Sciences.
• DOD experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience in an energetics manufacturing environment preferred.
• Self-motivated professional with demonstrated maturity and a good sense of responsibility.
• Good communication skills and high degree of integrity.
• Able to interface and work productively with all employees.
• Ability to read and write English and compute college level mathematics, including statistics.
• Strong interest in pure and applied research to improve product quality and reduce operational costs in all stages of manufacturing.
• Sound ability to analyze data and write technical reports.