Senior Automation Engineer - Robotics & PLC Systems

EssilorLuxottica; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Gentex Optics, part of EssilorLuxottica, is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer in Dudley, MA to lead and participate in multiple phases of automation projects for eyewear assembly.

You will work with manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to advance automation strategies and yield improvements. The role requires 7+ years in engineering, proficiency in PLC programming and HMI, and experience with robotics.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering with 7+ years’ experience.
• Experience in high volume production with emphasis on ergonomic design, yield improvement, labor & cost reduction.
• Experience with electromechanical systems & automating assembly processes.
• Proficient in PLC programming (Ladder Logic and Structured Text) & HMI development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for medium-large projects that support new product or technology introductions by performing engineering assessments, implementing automation system configuration changes & supporting engineering runs.
• Devise new approaches to problems through adaptations/modifications of automation technical principles.
• Work with multiple disciplines, including manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, & quality assurance to manage portfolio of projects.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Direct/mentor junior automation staff engineers & technicians.
• Create automation & machine design requirements including 3D drawing design, wiring, programming, safety features, & sourcing.
• Detail control schemes with wiring and system drawings for automation projects.
• Design PLC/HMI/Robotics (programming & creation of technical documents such as user requirements, functional specifications, & design specifications).
• Troubleshoot & diagnose design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies; proactively recommend revisions and/or improvements.
• Help manufacturing departments succeed through easy-to-use tooling, monitoring, and automation that improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery & cost.
• Engage in project planning to identify automation opportunities.
• Prepare cost estimates and written technical proposals.
• Generate network communication protocols for control equipment.
• Develop mechanical/electronic controls integrating assembly stations, 6 axis handling devices & conveyance devices.
• Document equipment requirements that verify & validate performance, with instructions for operation, maintenance & repair.
• Improve standards for assembly by working with engineering professionals to promote defect-free processes.
• Interact cross functionally from concept through test runs through released manufacturing process

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robotics programming

Electromechanical systems

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Ladder Logic

Job description

Gentex Optics, part of EssilorLuxottica, is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer in Dudley, MA to lead and participate in multiple phases of automation projects for eyewear assembly.

You will work with manufacturing, process engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to advance automation strategies and yield improvements. The role requires 7+ years in engineering, proficiency in PLC programming and HMI, and experience with robotics.