Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

DR Power LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 107,300 - 139,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

A prominent energy technology firm is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to develop and ramp automated assembly lines in Houston, TX. The role involves sustaining production operations, leading improvement projects, and troubleshooting equipment failures. Candidates should have a BA in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience with PLC programming and robotics. This hybrid position offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• 3+ years in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing facility.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to debug processes.

Responsibilities

• Sustain production operations and minimize downtime.
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve factory throughput.
• Develop and improve equipment validation procedures.

Skills

PLC programming and troubleshooting

Robotics maintenance and optimization

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

BA Degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Mechatronic

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Fanuc Robots

Job description

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CONTACTING US**[e-mail] Engineer - CRT page is loaded## Equipment Engineer - CRTremote type: Hybridlocations: Houston, TX - USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR12824**We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.**Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.Generac Clean Energy combines the speed and excitement of a technology startup with the resources and market power of an S&P 500 industry leader. Our careers offer boundless opportunity for energetic, mission-driven applicants who seek challenge and impact in a fast-paced culture of teaching, learning, and professional growth, developing solar+storage products and software for the clean energy revolution. Join Generac Clean Energy as we drive to build energy solutions for a more resilient, sustainable world.**What to expect**Generac Clean Energy Solutions is looking for a highly motivated Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to develop and ramp automated assembly lines and processes with our Manufacturing Engineering team and supplier partners.You will be working cross functionally with product design engineering, supply chain, test engineering, product management , and contract manufacturer (CM) stakeholders. You will be a part of launching, sustaining, and improving some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. The expectation is that Engineers will start with strengths in a given field (Robotics, PLC Programming, vision, HMI development, etc.) and then develop breadth in many other areas from those who work with them. This role requires capability across the board to sustain all parts of the automated equipment in partnership with a CM operations team.**What You’ll Do*** Sustain production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime during office hours, and training on-site maintenance teams to resolve issues across other shifts.* Be an active leader on a cross functional Manufacturing Engineering team while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory throughput and quality. Diagnose equipment failures, find root causes, and improve overall equipment effectiveness. Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability* Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification* Become expert level trainer on all machines in the production system and be responsible for the level of knowledge of CM technicians. Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations* Take initiative to create, implement and improve preventative and predictive Maintenance documents and schedules.* Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, improvement working with CM Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor* Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley preferred). Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) Sequence complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, dispense, fastening, welding and conveyance applications**What You’ll Bring - Required*** BA Degree in Mechanical OR Electrical OR Mechatronic* 3+ years Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and configuration. Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in Rockwell/Allen Bradley preferred* 3+ years Experience commissioning and improving Equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities, preferred* 3+ years Robotics maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization & teaching, preferred* Mechanical aptitude. Can debug a process/cell, even if this requires grabbing some allen keys. Ability to update 3D CAD for rapid fixture/jig projects is a plus.* 3+ years in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing facility, good understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management, is a plus* Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions, preferred* Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, experience developing and improving HMI’s, Fanuc Robotics / Ignition Experience, preferred* Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams. This includes excellent communication skills: written and verbal* Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster in alignment with the approach to revolutionary product development, is a plus* Passion for making fantastic new products and using testing to enable an engineering organization to achieve outstanding quality, reliability, and excellence. Willing to perform shifted work schedules (nights and weekends) as required on new launchesGenerac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in Dallas, TX (Richardson) is $107,300- $139,500. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short-term and long-term incentives.This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.**Physical Demands**: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.*“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other