Senior Automation Engineer - LTS

Volvo Group; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Competitive retirement savings plan

Volvo Group University

Job summary

Volvo Group is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for Mack Trucks in Macungie, PA. You will develop and support maintenance programs, lead projects, and implement a maintenance governance framework to improve uptime on plant equipment.

The role requires Siemens S7/Simatic/TIA Portal skills, ABB robotics experience, and lean maintenance expertise. You will also help deploy a CMMS, create maintenance documentation, and train skilled trades personnel while aligning with MTBF/TB2F goals and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience in industrial automation controls.
• Must have 4 years of experience in Siemens S7, Simatic, and TIA Portal; Reading blueprints, electrical prints, drawings, controls documentation; Developing/ modifying Siemens automation programming.
• Experience with ABB robots and Lean maintenance/manufacturing tools; Knowledge of root cause analysis and maintenance processes; Training skilled trades on automation topics; ABB robotic programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support maintenance programs; improve up-time on manufacturing equipment.
• Lead projects, train team members, and implement quality maintenance systems.
• Determine best maintenance methodologies and schedule planned activities with internal/external customers.
• Assist in CMMS implementation and develop maintenance documentation; ensure products meet quality standards.
• Develop automation standards and governance for plant automation equipment.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Technical training development

Root cause analysis

Lean maintenance concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Siemens S7

Simatic

TIA Portal

ABB Robots

Lean maintenance tools (EWO, Kaizen, MTTR, MTBF)

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Senior Automation Engineer - LTS positions offered by Mack Trucks, Inc. (Macungie, PA). Develop and provide support to all maintenance programs. Develop procedures to improve up-time on the manufacturing equipment. Develop and deploy Professional Maintenance, including, but not limited to, acting as a project leader, training team members on roles and methods, and implementing a quality maintenance system.Determine the best methodology for maintenance of equipment. Schedule planned maintenance activities working with internal and external customers. Assist in the implementation of a CMMS throughout the facility. Development and distribution of maintenance documentation. Service in a support role within a specialized area of assignment. Ensure products meet quality standards. Implementation of business plans and department goals (MTBF, TB2F). Develop and update automation standards for the plant. Create governance for plant automated equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience in industrial automation controls.
• Must have 4 years of experience in each of the following:
  • Using Siemens S7, Simatic, and TIA Portal;
  • Reading and understanding blueprints, electrical prints, drawings, controls documentation, product literature, and customer-specific timing diagrams; and
  • Developing, modifying, or adapting Siemens Automation programming to plant specific needs.
  • Utilizing ABB Robots;
  • Utilizing Lean maintenance/manufacturing and related tools: EWO, Kaizen, MTTR, and MTBF;
  • Using the following processes: Root cause analysis, Reactive, Preventative, and Predictive Maintenance;
  • Developing and delivering technical training for skilled trades personnel on automation and general Lean maintenance topics; and
  • Developing, modifying or adapting ABB robotic programming to plant needs.
• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $132,612 - $146,800 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division

hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.

Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Category: Engineering

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.