Automation Engineer II

General Dynamics•Scranton, PA

55d

About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Impact of the Role General Profile Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Requirements

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience
Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Problem-solving skills. Oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking. Instrument control. Performance analysis. Power management. Process optimization. Reliability analysis. Schematic capture. Statistical process control. Technical troubleshooting. Control systems. Device integration. SCADA architecture. Programmable Logic Control (PLC). Human Machine Interface (HMI). Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.

Responsibilities

Uses engineering techniques to design, develop, test, and manage automated machinery processes.
Designs, programs, simulates, optimizes, and tests automated machinery to streamline manufacturing processes.
Uses design techniques to build automated systems such as: measurement functions, control functions, and actuators, etc.
Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
Considers automation workflow, production layout, and safety measures when designing automated machinery processes.
Audits current equipment and automated processes to determine failure rates.
Models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues
Develops solutions to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
Drafts and designs detailed technical documentation for design specifications and additional relevant documents.
Adheres to international and local regulatory standards for design, process, and safety considerations.