Automation Engineer II (Manufacturing)

Nordson • East Providence, RI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. The Automation Engineer II is responsible for using the latest technology to improve, streamline and automate manufacturing processes by designing and implementing equipment that has a positive impact on quality, capacity, and cost of products. Must have proven ability to prioritize, plan and execute multiple projects independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working with automated assembly equipment and systems.
• Minimum 2 years hands on experience with instrumentation and controls equipment including PLCs, HMIs, and networking equipment.
• Strong solid modeling skills utilizing SolidWorks
• Familiar with programming of PLC’s, Beckhoff preferred.
• Designing and development of HMI systems
• Familiar with pneumatics and servo actuators/controls
• Strong electromechanical skill set.
• Strong problem-solving skills, hands on individual with the ability to multitask.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft office products including Project, and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Keyence vision system programming experience preferred.
• Yushin robot programming experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engineers and manufacturing/assembly personnel to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production are achieved.
• Design and plan electrical systems, including power, communications, and data.
• Create project plans to organize and direct project activities.
• Establish equipment specifications and requirements.
• Develop appropriate documentation including wiring schematics, bills of material, operation manuals, and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes.
• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate project deliverables.
• Collaborate with New Product Development engineering to ensure new product designs meet DFM/DFA guidelines.
• Manage the Validation / Verification Process for new equipment release.
• Create operation manuals, training documentation, spare part lists, and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes.
• Support maintenance with diagnostic, troubleshooting and repairs of automated manufacturing systems.

Benefits

• Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level