Senior Automation Engineer - Electrical Engineering

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin benefits

Job summary

Garmin, a leader in navigation and wearable technology, seeks a Senior Automation Engineer - Electrical Engineering at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

You will design and implement advanced automated and robotic systems, integrate them into smart factory workflows, and guide cross-functional teams in from concept to deployment. You will mentor junior engineers, develop documentation, and drive standardization while delivering reliable automation solutions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/related engineering and 5+ years experience or equivalent.
• Academics: GPA 3.0+.
• Expert with engineering design tools (CAD) and programming software.
• Documentation of equipment/applications for deployed solutions.
• Strong communication across segments and disciplines.
• Proven in using standards and researching problems to solution.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex automation projects across multiple leads.
• Develop automated/robotic systems and integrate with MES/Smart Factory concepts.
• Create docs, operating instructions, and user manuals for deployed solutions.
• Mentor junior automation engineers and assist recruiting as needed.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams on automation objectives and impact.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

CAD

Programming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

LabVIEW

C/C++

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Automation Engineer - Electrical Engineering at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for creating complex automated and robotic systems, applications and integrated manufacturing equipment in a team environment that contributes to improved operations and Smart Factory enablement while leading efforts in researching and developing new cutting-edge automation concepts and solutions through system designs and programming, integrating them into a working solution.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes the necessary tools and technical expertise to provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Demonstrates ability to complete well defined complex tasks.
• Reviews moderately complex designs and makes recommendations.
• Able to lead moderately complex projects, coordinating efforts across multiple automation engineering leads.
• Makes substantial contributions towards determination of project goals/objective feasibility.
• Makes technical and process recommendations to guide the work of others.
• Identifies opportunities to introduce automation and new technology within Operations.
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise on technical topics.
• Creates equipment and/or application documentation including operating instructions and user manuals for deployed solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with other business segments, and with an understanding of how Automation objectives impact those from other disciplines
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced Automation Engineer (Automation Engineer 1 & 2)
• Creates equipment and/or application information including operating instruction and user manuals for deployed solutions
• Participates in recruiting activities as assigned
• Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards
• Demonstrates expert level of knowledge of engineering design tools: CAD Software - able to create modelling standards and review other engineer's feature trees

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or another related engineering discipline AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a rule)
• Expert level knowledge of engineering design tools
• CAD Software - able to create modelling standards and review other engineer’s feature trees
• Programming Software - able to provide innovate solutions and review other engineers’ code
• Creates equipment and/or application documentation including operating instructions and user manuals for deployed solutions
• Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with other business segments, and with an understanding of how Automation objectives impact those from other disciplines
• Must demonstrate proficiency and knowledge in use of engineering tools
• Must demonstrate full use of industry standards and procedures
• Must demonstrate competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate solutions
• Must be positive, detail/team oriented, work collaboratively/proactively/effectively with minimal supervision and the ability to prioritize/multi-task in a flexible, fast paced, and challenging environment
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with other business segments, and with an understanding of how Automation objectives impact other disciplines
• Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion and thoroughly document work in an organized manner, creating revision-controlled documentation

Desired Qualifications

• Previous work experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working in a team environment
• Previous experience working with robotics/controls systems/mechanical or electrical design/software development

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits