Lead Automation Engineer – PLC & Manufacturing Systems

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks an Automation Engineer to lead the analysis, programming and support of automation equipment on the shop floor. You will collaborate with maintenance, facilities and procurement to implement automated solutions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and 4 years in automation or manufacturing engineering. Experience with control systems, motion control and vision systems is essential; familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years in automation or manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of control systems, motion control, and machine programming.
• Familiarity with vision systems and Lean/Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Support Production using automated equipment and troubleshoot issues in programming, hardware or mechanical design.
• Study and optimize equipment performance for increase production capacity and equipment efficiency.
• Provide necessary programming, simulation and modeling support for new and/or existing production.
• Interact with equipment vendors on warranty repairs, necessary improvements and upgrades.
• Provide support to equipment with material supply of all necessary items needed for sustained production such as coupons, drill bits, hardware, etc.
• Proactive participation in continuous improvement activities aimed at improving processes involving automation.
• Identify and document automation, semi-automation, and handling improvement opportunities.
• Define and document required specifications for additional automated equipment using existing or known processes.
• Independently or with minimal assistance, project manage the evaluation, specification, installation and production qualification for additional automated equipment using existing or known processes in collaboration with procurement, finance and maintenance teams.
• Provide and/or contribute to the documentation of new or recent processes involving automation techniques or equipment.
• Design for Manufacturing: Influence where necessary product design to utilize automation technology.
• Provide and/or contribute to requested status, project or improvement reports.
• Independently lead/coordinate the implementation of projects between multiple organizations.
• Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives.
• Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan.

Skills

Control systems

Motion control

Machine programming

Vision systems

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

CADAM

CATIA

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks an Automation Engineer to lead the analysis, programming and support of automation equipment on the shop floor. You will collaborate with maintenance, facilities and procurement to implement automated solutions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and 4 years in automation or manufacturing engineering. Experience with control systems, motion control and vision systems is essential; familiarity with