Lead, Automation Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead Automation Engineer to advance automation capabilities at the Camden, AR facility. You will lead automation projects from requirements through transition to production, partnering with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.

This role demands hands-on design and troubleshooting of robotics and control systems, strong project management, and the ability to drive safety, efficiency, and cost improvements in a high-stakes defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years relevant experience, or 13 years in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years integrating automation systems with manufacturing processes.
• 2+ years in automation design/sustainment with robotic cells, vision, motion control or testing.
• 2+ years programming control systems: PLC, HMI, VFDs.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required on day one.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain automation and robotics systems.
• Analyze production processes to identify improvements and reduce costs.
• Design and implement manufacturing tech to optimize throughput and safety.
• Develop work standards and time studies with engineers.
• Lead projects from requirements through production transfer.

Skills

Automation engineering

Robotics integration

PLC/HMI/VFD programming

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Electrical schematics

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

13 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Vision systems

Electrical schematics

Parametric modeling

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Automation Engineer

Job Code: 42833

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

L3 Harris' Missile Solutions Segment - Advanced Operations Technology (AOT) organization is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support engineering and production operations, focusing on the automated equipment lifecycle for solid rocket motor manufacturing at our Camden, AR facility. The selected candidate will work with the manufacturing and facility teams to develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions to improve manufacturing capability, effectiveness, and employee safety.

The AOT organization works with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities in the manufacturing process, draft technical requirements and craft solutions which align with the organization’s vision for manufacturing modernization. This requires motivated, self-starting individuals with a passion for technical creativity and the ability to work with others to achieve results.

Furthermore, Automation Engineers will lead the automation solutions through project management activities, developing requirements, working with key suppliers, testing the automation, and transitioning the solution to production.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and maintain custom automation and robotics systems.
• Analyze production Process and Workstreams to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Design and implement manufacturing technology, optimizing throughput and improving operational cycle time.
• Process optimization to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Partner with industrial and manufacturing engineers to develop work standards, time studies, and ergonomic analyses to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and report on process performance, utilizing data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve AOT production issues, working closely with quality assurance and operations teams.
• Provide technical support for new product development, ensuring manufacturability and scalability of designs.
• Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation including process flows, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support new product introduction and equipment validation.
• Up to 25% business travel to L3Harris sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 2+ Experience integrating automation systems with business and manufacturing systems.
• 2+ years experience with automation systems design/sustainment involving robotic cells, custom automation solutions, vision systems, motion control or testing solutions.
• 2+ years experience with programming control systems: PLC, HMI’s, VFDs, etc.
• 2+ years experience developing statements or work and functional requirements specification documents.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearence is required on day one.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in project management.
• Ability to read electrical design schematics.
• Experience reading electrical design schematics.
• Experience integrating automation systems to business and manufacturing systems.
• Experience programming Fanuc robotics systems and simulations.
• Experience with parametric modeling solutions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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