Mechatronics Engineer - Manufacturing

Advanced Input Systems, AIS, located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is a leading design and manufacturer of Human Machine eXperience (HMX) Products and Solutions for a broad range of markets and applications. Our culture values winning through empowered, innovative, teams that solve problems together to delight our customers. We seek engaged and motivated employees with an entrepreneurial spirit to support the ‘startup-like’ mindset of our mid-sized company.

The Mechatronics Engineer for Manufacturing role is broadly scoped and aims to ensure that the tools, processes, equipment, and resources can support production goals. Our Mechatronics staff are responsible for sustaining, manufacturing, test, automation, and some process engineering support. You may also contribute on Concurrent Engineering teams in a cross-functional capacity, applying mechanical, electrical, and firmware/software engineering to support the development and production launch of new products and processes. AIS develops Standard Products and OEM Custom Solutions consisting of electro-mechanical HMI/X assemblies and immersive products, including virtual/augmented reality & electronic wearables, telerobotic controls and systems, night-vision systems, electric vehicle and marine interfaces, infection control products, medical and industrial display interfaces & control panels, and touchscreen displays. Our Coeur d’Alene factory has numerous vertically integrated manufacturing processes, including Final Assembly, SMT, Screen Print, Compression Molding, Laser Cutting/Marking, and Plasma Bonding.

This position is ideal for hands-on candidates that have broad engineering backgrounds and a mindset for manufacturability. Projects and tasks will vary in scope and complexity, and consist of the design, development and deployment of production assembly fixtures, calibration and test systems. This can include the development of manufacturing automation processes that streamline raw material conversion, simplify highly variable assembly, and enhance associated inspection activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary focus on the Sustaining Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering aspects of the AIS business to ensure our production products, processes, equipment, and people can support production goals.
• Uses LEAN principles to improve production metrics such as 1st pass yield, OEE, and operator throughput.

• Develops manufacturing plans, including capacity planning and facilities, work center, and line flow charting & layouts

• Works with Operations teams and Customers to resolve production issues.
• Develops and manages requirements and associated development plans in support of production launch, product updates, engineering changes, and VAVE initiatives.
• Designs and influences design-for-manufacturing attributes within the Concurrent Engineering development process, and all related DFx strategies such as design-for-assembly, cost, testability, serviceability, and automation.
• Design, build, and deploy assembly, calibration, test, and automation systems, which may include motion control, visions systems, robotics, wireless communications, pneumatics, PLCs, fixtures and tooling.
• Collaborate broadly throughout the organization with NPI Engineering, Production personnel, Quality & Supply Chain Engineers to identify opportunities for continuous improvement within existing manufacturing process
• Evaluate and recommend production and automation architectures and develops business case proposals that address capital expense investment, ROI, resource impact, facilities requirements, and schedule
• Develop and document new processes and provides training to production staff
• Creates acceptance criteria and conducts acceptance testing for process validation

Qualifications:

Essential:

• BS degree in Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, EE, ME, or a related field with 5+ years relevant work experience
• Mechanical Design experience and CAD Applications (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Experience with programming languages, such as C/C++, LabVIEW, Python, or Visual Basic
• Ability to design or troubleshoot electronics hardware
• Self-starter, highly motivated, exceptional character, and extremely collaborative
• Comfortable with fast pace, constant change, and supporting multiple projects
• Ability to quickly identify and conceptualize creative ideas to solving problems
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written

Desired:

• Lean Manufacturing & Visual Management
• Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (pFMEA)
• IQ, OQ, PQ and PPAP Processes
• Experience with Design for Automation, Manufacturability, Test, Assembly, and Cost
• Experience driving organizational change
• Manufacturing of wearable electronics, robotics & exoskeleton, soft goods, vision systems

You should apply if:

• You want to live, work and play in North Idaho with its abundance of natural resources to support outdoor recreation all year!
• You are humble (i.e. readily acknowledges weakness, easily admits mistakes freely and openly, offers and accepts apologies, compliments or praises without hesitation)
• You are hungry (i.e. does more than required of the job, and feels a personal responsibility for success of the team, willing to take on tedious or challenging tasks when necessary)
• You have high emotional intelligence (i.e. understands what others are feeling, shows empathy to the team, aware of how words and actions impact others, adjusts behavior and style to fit the nature of the conversation or relationship)
• Your entrepreneurial spirit fosters innovation and change to keep us nimble, capable, and competitive
• Your positive attitude is infectious
• You flourish with a startup-like mindset company that prioritizes a team-first approach and wears multiple hats to get the job done