Automation and Process Engineer II

EchoStar•Spartanburg, IN

About The Position

The Automation and Process Engineer II designs, specifies, and implements automation solutions for material flow and pick/pack/ship operations, particularly conveyor, sortation, and robotic pick/pack cells. The role leads and supports new equipment installation, integration, commissioning, debugging, and ramp-up, and evaluates existing systems and processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost. The engineer develops process documentation; estimates labor, material, and equipment costs; and leads root-cause analysis and corrective actions for process, product, and equipment issues. Responsibilities also include mechanical equipment design, working with vendors to develop tools and test equipment, and preparing technical drawings and specifications to ensure equipment meets applicable standards and customer requirements. The position trains production staff on new or revised processes, coordinates installation and maintenance activities with facilities personnel, works with engineering partners and customers, ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, and presents information to leadership and other groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
At least 2 years of industry experience.
Hands-on experience with automation equipment integration, including opportunity evaluation, project justification, design and development, quotation, prototype testing, and validation.
Strong knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools such as Kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping.
Knowledge and experience with design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or other 3D CAD modeling tools.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong English verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
5 or more years of industry experience.
Familiarity with regulatory standards such as OSHA, ASME, and ISO.

Responsibilities

Design, specify, and implement automation solutions for material flow and pick/pack/ship operations, focusing on conveyor, sortation, and robotic pick/pack cells.
Lead and support installation, integration, commissioning, debugging, and ramp-up of new equipment.
Evaluate existing systems and processes and drive improvements in productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
Develop and maintain work instructions, SOEs, visual aids, and process flow diagrams.
Estimate labor, material, and equipment costs and prepare related quotes and justifications.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for process, product, and equipment issues.
Design mechanical equipment components, systems, instruments, and products, and specify their technical requirements.
Work with vendors and manufacturers to design and develop tools, fixtures, and test equipment for cost-effective solutions.
Analyze and prepare technical drawings, specifications, and diagrams to ensure equipment installation and operation conform to standards and customer requirements.
Train production staff on new or revised processes and technologies.
Maintain working relationships and communicate with engineering partners and customers.
Coordinate with facilities personnel on installation, maintenance, and testing to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Present information to leadership, public groups, and/or boards of directors.