Senior Automation Engineer - Smart Factory & Vision Systems

Kohler Co.; Sheridan (AR); On-site; USD 69,650 - 105,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Career growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Culture of innovation

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking an Engineering professional to lead maintenance and enhancement of manufacturing equipment at our Sheridan, AR site. The role focuses on design, specification, and implementation of new and existing systems onsite.

The candidate will troubleshoot electromechanical equipment, analyze databases, and drive improvements in production processes while coordinating with multiple teams. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and sponsorship is not required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain custom electromechanical equipment, automated work cells, vision systems, and smart factory obligations.
• Review, analyze and create databases to aid in troubleshooting complex systems.
• Initiate and complete technical activities leading to improved production processes.
• Manage daily tasks and communicate progress to impacted groups.
• Cross-train other technical staff as needed on ignition, SQL, Power BI, and Power Automate.
• Provide technical assistance to APO and AFO operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Prepare and present status reports on long term projects.
• Perform other engineering tasks as assigned.

Skills

3+ years manufacturing experience

Ignition

SQL

Power BI

Power Automate

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ignition

SQL

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Kohler Co. is seeking an Engineering professional to lead maintenance and enhancement of manufacturing equipment at our Sheridan, AR site. The role focuses on design, specification, and implementation of new and existing systems onsite.

The candidate will troubleshoot electromechanical equipment, analyze databases, and drive improvements in production processes while coordinating with multiple teams. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and sponsorship is not required.