What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Equipment Specialist position at Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC?
About Ashley Furniture
We are the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to continually improve our products, processes, and people.
Job Summary
The Automation Equipment Specialist will work independently or collaboratively with our team to design, build, and operate machines.
This position involves designing automation equipment and machines from concept through implementation.
The specialist will accurately develop solid models of completely assembled products and detailed parts, including bill of materials (BOM).
They will also develop and maintain all 3D CAD drawings and work instructions.
Main Responsibilities:
- Draft solid models and prints based on the design drawing or rough-drafted products.
- Ensure equipment is built according to print and make any revisions as necessary.
- Troubleshoot equipment design or engineering for problems and recommend solutions.
- Manage project implementation by creating timelines for both manufactured and purchased components for new automation machines and equipment.
- Draw all 2D electrical schematics as well as 3D electrical design using 2D and 3D software with the assistance of Automation Engineers and Technicians.
- Frequently interact with employees and operations management. Attend and actively participate in Product Development, Software, Assembly, Fab, Design, Programming, and Quality meetings to provide basic information and/or detailed procedural explanations or technical responses to improve engineering and manufacturing processes and products.
- Complete engineering special projects, including product improvement initiatives, product testing, and assisting with standardizing engineering and manufacturing procedures, components, tooling, etc.
- Stay current with engineering concepts, participate in training on new releases of software, manufacturing techniques, and quality concepts; Enter all machine drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs into Machine manuals with the correct labeling as well as backed up in the correct locations.
- Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
What We Offer
- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
