Automation Controls Engineer

Job Description

Position Title:    Automation and Controls Engineer II

Department:      Pumps – 69099                                  Employee Type: Exempt

Reports to:         Engineering Director                       Pay Grade:  7 - 8

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Position Summary:

Plans and executes a world-class manufacturing and assembly process through careful evaluation of the requirements for safety, quality, product use, and cost-analysis.

Essential Functions:

·         Integrate into the cross-functional product realization team to fully understand the project.

·         Contribute/lead design reviews.

·         Transform ideas generated by the project team from concept to reality through the application of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Lean principals.

·         Design, detail, and build equipment as required to support project timelines.

·         Create drawings and/or related wiring diagrams to assist others to wire control panels.

·         Program and interface with electromechanical systems; AB PLCs, NI Labview, etc.

·         Design, suggest, or perform modifications and upgrades on equipment to support new initiatives.

·         Identify equipment needs, research and select vendors, request funds, and complete documents required for purchase of capital equipment.

·         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.

·         Understand, develop, and implement risk mitigation as required by the company’s objectives (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).

·         Promote adherence to safety standards.

·         Interact with designers and suggest drawing modifications based on best-practices.

·         Assist machine operators when necessary.

·         Perform all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Electrical) from an ABET (or equiv.) accredited institution

·         Demonstrated (formally or informally) mechanical aptitude

·         5 years of relevant experience (in a manufacturing environment) preferred

·         Experience with programming PLC, HMI, and Robotics

·         Knowledge of measurement and sensor technologies

·         Proficient with CAD

·         Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; desire to work in a “hands-on” environment

·         Ability to learn quickly; open to new ideas

·         Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to recognize feasibility of designs

·         Ability to interpret blueprints, GD&T.

·         Basic computer skills:  word processing, spreadsheets

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including technical writing); ability to listen, provide feedback and motivate others

·         Design of experiments (DOE) knowledge helpful

·         Ability to work effectively in a team or individual environment

·         Effectively interact with production operators to obtain feedback and ideas

·         Demonstrate independent initiative

·         Receptive and supportive of change

Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel):

·         Occasional travel for meetings, training, or equipment validation (estimated between 4 to 8 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

·         Ability to work in an environment with noise, oils, and chemicals

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.