Automation Controls Engineer

Automation Controls Engineer
New Berlin, WI
Onsite, Permanent, Full Benefits
The Automation Controls Engineer develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
The person in this position will have a broad understanding of engineering fundamentals and works both independently and in teams and will be expected to assist with project management and maintain communications with team members. This position will design, develop and implement PLC and HMI applications and also assist in the field startup/qualification/validation of automation and robotics equipment and provide troubleshooting support for existing system. Our engineers are constantly learning new technologies to continually provide cutting edge solutions.
What we need you to accomplish:

• Provide advanced design and development of automation systems and equipment intended to enhance production efficiency.
• Develop and prepare quotations for automation equipment. To include cost evaluation and return on investment (ROI) estimates.
• Provide in-depth machine control programming for automation equipment and quality inspection processes, including support of existing equipment.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with Robotics, PLC, HMI, Drive Control, and inspection Cameras.
• Knowledge about hydraulics/pneumatics, and other electro-mechanical systems, Servo motors, motors, and linear actuators.
• Perform equipment commissioning and validation including IQOQPQ documentation.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting new and existing automation equipment.
• Develop, evaluate, improve, and document manufacturing processes, with emphasis on standardized work.
• In depth understanding of collaborative robots. Ability to re-deploy collaborative robots in house depending on products running.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance departments to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
• Serves as a cross functional member of the New Product Development team, with a role to optimize the manufacturing process and foster a robust process and Bill of Manufacture.
• Employ continuous improvement lean tools and lead teams to implement Kanban, SMED, VSM, Kaizen, 5S, etc. and Lean methods in numerous areas.
• Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies.

Qualifications
Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 2 years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background in programming applications with ability to write PLC programs for new or existing equipment/applications.
• Fanuc robot experience and collaborative robot programming experience a plus.
• Design, build automated solutions experience a plus.
• Manufacturing engineering experience within a similar environment a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to top management and internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• CAD/Solidworks experience a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Understanding complex system designs.
• Ability to complete an estimation of time to complete familiar tasks.