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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Director, Automation/SMT Engineering located in Columbia, SC.
Reporting to the General Manager the Director, Automation/SMT Engineering role involves leading a team of automation engineers, specifying, designing, installing, and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.
What a typical day looks like:
- Able to manage/develop/coach automation engineering team to meet automation goals.
- Able to design from low to complex automation solutions for Final Assembly, Testing and Packaging including equipment, processes, and tools.
- Participate in design reviews. Understand mechanical drawings, electrical and pneumatic diagrams identifying potential risk and errors.
- Manage projects within budget and time constraints.
- Willing to travel and collaborate with sites on automation requirements.
- Able to forecast diligently on execution plan with competing interest to achieve implementation.
- Lead startup efforts, commission automation system and training for engineers and technicians.
- Implement cost effective automation with transparent quotation process.
- Provide status reports as per established schedule with ability to drive for implementation.
- Ability to identify and manage areas of risk in design documentation/specifications.
- Prepare and maintain documentation related to the operation of the automation equipment.
- Requires a strong work ethic, negotiating skills and an innovation mindset.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
- Master's degree in Engineering discipline or MBA preferred.
- Experience and expertise with PCBA (SMT) manufacturing and test (ICT/FT) processes
- Demonstrated history of implementing lean and continuous improvement methodologies
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
- Life Insurance
- Matching 401K
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee discounts at local retailers
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Job Category
Production Engineering
Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com.
