Automation Engineer LPC

Mission

As an Automation Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team driving manufacturing efficiency and productivity in a plant environment. You will apply applicable technical knowledge from cumulative training and hands on experience to design and implement new automation systems and improve existing systems.

Principle Accountabilities

• Understand automation safety requirements and be responsible for keeping all systems in a safe working order. If an issue arises, you will shut down the system and work with support staff to resolve the issue.
• Provide technical assistance and leadership to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, System Integrators, and Equipment Manufactures.
• Coordinate system support and preventative maintenance activities with other Technicians, Engineers, Maintenance, System Integrators, Equipment Manufacturers, and Operations personnel.
• Use knowledge of automation and plant processes to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process errors. Act as a liaison with System Integrators and Equipment Manufacturers. Communicate fault recovery procedures to Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Work with Operations and Engineering to understand the process and determine if applying automation is a viable option. Develop solutions to complex problems by applying a wide variety of new or existing techniques, processes, and procedures. Work independently with input and periodic review by peers and manager.
• Plan, submit, schedule, and complete Continuous Improvement Projects, Feasibility Studies, and New Automated Systems. Track timeline, budget, and resources to milestone plan.
• Gather, record, analyze, and summarize data in various formats. Prepare technical reports of results. Track performance of existing systems and evaluate existing processes to support new automation initiatives.
• Create or revise system and process documentation. Develop documentation standards and templates.
• Support Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams with training as needed.
• Ability to work modified schedules to support development, installation, and system support schedules.
• Ability to support 24/7 plant operation. This may include occasional contact during off-shift hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) with 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in operation, troubleshooting, or programming of an automated system with one or more of the following components: Robotics (Fanuc, ABB), Controls (Allen Bradley, Siemens), and/or SCADA (Ignition, Wonderware) preferred, but not required.
• Project Management experience preferred, but not required.
• General knowledge of investment casting process preferred, but not required.
• Ability to apply and adapt a wide variety of technical procedures under general directions and to complete work independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Technical writing experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principals.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified or willingness to become certified.
• Working knowledge of the following software packages: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Drafting and Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks), Statistical Analysis (MiniTab or JMP), MS Project, and MS Visio.