What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at Tosoh and Careers?
Who we are.
We are Tosoh Quartz, Inc. (TQI), the world's leading manufacturer of quartz glassware for the semiconductor industry. With locations in Portland, OR and Durham, UK, we have been dedicated to uncompromising quality and service since our founding in 1957. We are proud to develop and manufacture innovative quartz products that enable semiconductor technologies. We're looking for an Automation Engineer III to support our industry leading products here at Tosoh Quartz, Inc.
As the Automation Engineer III, you will lead the design and maintenance of automation systems to support our manufacturing operations. You will focus on process optimization, automation and project execution. You will drive cross-functional collaboration, lead design reviews, develop and program custom 6-axis robotic systems to successfully manufacture high-tech quartz products based on customer designs. You will evaluate products, parts, and processes for efficiency and reliability, and interface with internal and external customers to determine technical solutions for manufacturing processes.
What you’ll do at Tosoh Quartz.
- Develop, enhance, and implement systems that increase efficiency and optimize all phases of service or production processes, from design to manufacturing.
- Develop and program custom robotics systems, including 6-axis to fabricate products.
- Collaborate with process engineering to enhance, design and build systems to increase manufacturing output.
- Act as technical expert for both internal and external customers.
- Integrate new technology into existing processes.
- Design and conduct engineering studies, tests, and experiments.
- Assess safety requirements and ensure these are integrated into the process; maintains reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.
- Successfully drive projects through to completion.
- Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
- Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and evaluate cost factors.
- Research, design and build or acquire equipment for manufacturing related processes. Apply mechanical theory, testing procedures, and related knowledge to layout, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify equipment.
- Mentor and support other engineers in the department.
Who you are.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 7 years of experience in engineering, with 3 years of experience with custom robotics/automation programming and integration
- Experience programming 6-axis robots
- Mastery of Fanuc Roboguide and/or proficiency in a major programming language (Python, C, etc.)
- Knowledge of and experience with the fundamentals of project management Solid understanding of physics and thermodynamics.
Benefits of working at Tosoh Quartz.
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Tosoh Quartz offers comprehensive health and wellness benefits (with $750 annual wellness reimbursement), 401(k), generous PTO accrual, 100 hours of Holiday time, tuition reimbursement, dependent education assistance, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), free parking, Columbia Sportwear employee store access, and more.
Please note: All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug and background screenings.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $750