Automation Engineer

Overall Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for analyzing electro-mechanical requirements and establishing concepts, detailed designs, and programs (PLC and Robotic) for a broad scope of automated and integrated systems. This Automation Engineer needs to be a leader, capable of coordinating engineering and design efforts, working within a team, and comfortable being in front of peers and stakeholders leading/conducting meetings. May also oversee multiple projects at once and mentor/inspire other junior engineers and designers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead projects in the development, improvement, and implementation of automation in mechanical assembly, machining, and inspection process to include design, specification, directing and managing vendors, collaboration with stakeholders, installation and qualification of automated systems and equipment
• Become a trusted source for automated system design, development, and support
• Develop and implement improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly, machining and inspection processes
• Manage equipment purchase and installation
• Coordinate projects and required resources for successful implementation
• Work closely with internal and external customers and vendors to resolve issues and provide technical support
• Support technicians on the factory floor as necessary in the manufacture, build, and validation of systems
• Develop cost and time estimates.
• Perform system risk assessments.
• Ensure designs meet all safety standards and requirements.

• Create support documentation (user manuals, prints, schematics, maintenance schedules, etc.).

• Lead and direct meetings with other team members
• Manage tooling and gauge design and drawings
• Provide training and guidance to all employee levels in the operation and maintenance of new equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any electro-mechanical related issues remotely and on-site as needed.
• Strive to develop new skills and embrace leading technologies
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience as manufacturing Automation Engineer
• BS in Engineering/Electrical/Automation or equivalent experience
• Lean manufacturing practices (Kanban, Poke-Yoke, JIT, Value Stream Mapping)
• Tool and fixture design preferred
• Strong Project Management skills
• Understanding and detailed knowledge of PLC's, low voltage controls, three phase power distribution, vision systems. Electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics and robotics
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities
• Design and application knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards
• Autocad/Solidworks/MS Office suite
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with all stakeholders

• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.

Physical Requirements

Stand for long periods. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional light/medium lifting (50 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.