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Automation Engineer - Mechanical
$101k-123k (estimate)
Full Time | Durable Manufacturing
2 Months Ago
Nichols Portland, LLC is Hiring an Automation Engineer - Mechanical Near Portland, ME
Position Summary:
- Responsible for implementing process automation and technology solutions that improve productivity, quality, and financial performance of the company.
Essential Functions:
- Design, detail and build equipment as related to the mechanical aspects of industrial automated systems
- Create mechanical drawings and assembly diagrams to build or assist others with the fabrication of automated systems
- Collaborate with Automation and Manufacturing engineers
- Perform modifications and upgrades on equipment to support new initiatives
- Develop, investigate, test, and document equipment standardized work to establish best-practices and for training purposes
- Troubleshoot equipment and process problems, assist with proper maintenance
- Create, maintain, and distribute operating and production standards
- Work collaboratively in a team environment. Responsive to inquiries from other engineering and business teams
- Promote adherence to safety standards
- Perform all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Qualifications:
- BS Engineering
- 3 years of relevant experience (in a manufacturing environment)
- Experience with the use of electric and pneumatic actuators, robotic end of arm tooling, safety systems, and other mechanical components used in automated systems
- Experience with the design principles using industrial FANUC robots and UR collaborative robots
- Knowledge of gaging techniques, machining principles, and GD&T
- Must be proficient with Autodesk Inventor; Modeling, assemblies, detail drawings, and BOM’s
- Strong mechanical aptitude: desire to work in a “hands-on” environment
- Ability to learn quickly, open to new ideas. Receptive and supportive of change
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to interrupt blueprints
- Basic computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including technical writing); ability to listen, provide feedback, train, and motivate others
- Ability to work effectively in a team or individual environment
- Effectively interact with production operators to obtain feedback and ideas
- Demonstrate independent initiative
Job related demands (i.e., physical, travel):
- Occasional travel for meetings, training, or equipment validation (estimated between 1-2 times per year)
- Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects
- Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy
- Maintenance of professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional associations
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs. following company safe lifting protocol
- Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time and work in an environment with noise, oils, chemicals, and powder metal.
Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
SALARY
$101k-123k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/29/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/28/2024
WEBSITE
gerotor.net
HEADQUARTERS
PORTLAND, ME
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1968
TYPE
Private
CEO
THOMAS K HOUCK
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
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About Nichols Portland, LLC
Nichols Portland engages in designing and building gerotors for use as pumping and motor elements in applications ranging from automotive oil pumps.
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