Automation Eng III

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Automation Engineer III independently prepares, conducts, and evaluates the implementation, programming, and support of automation equipment used in production. The role assists with improving and resolving manufacturing issues involving integration of automated techniques and equipment with facilities, maintenance, tooling, material fabrication, assembly methods, and planning. The position supports production, optimizes equipment performance, provides programming and modeling support, and leads equipment implementation projects across multiple organizations. It also supports safety, sustainability, ergonomic initiatives, and business continuity planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
Four years of Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical experience.
Background in machine integration and PLC programming.
Proven knowledge of control systems, motion control, machine programming, and vision systems for automated equipment.
Knowledge of metrology and measurement techniques.
Knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, and CATIA.
Initiative, planning ability, excellent interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Six Sigma or other data-driven decision-making experience.

Responsibilities

Support production by troubleshooting automation equipment issues involving programming, hardware, or mechanical design.
Study and optimize equipment performance to increase production capacity and efficiency.
Provide programming, simulation, and modeling support for new and existing production.
Coordinate with equipment vendors on warranty repairs, improvements, and upgrades.
Support equipment material supply by ensuring availability of items needed for sustained production, such as coupons, drill bits, and hardware.
Participate proactively in continuous improvement activities involving automation.
Identify and document automation, semi-automation, and handling improvement opportunities.
Define and document specifications for additional automated equipment using existing or known processes.
Project-manage evaluation, specification, installation, and production qualification of additional automated equipment, independently or with minimal assistance, in collaboration with procurement, finance, and maintenance teams.
Provide or contribute to documentation of new or recent processes involving automation techniques or equipment.
Influence product design where necessary to make use of automation technology.
Provide or contribute to requested status, project, and improvement reports.
Independently lead or coordinate project implementation across multiple organizations.
Support safety, sustainability, and ergonomic initiatives.
Aid in development and maintenance of the Business Continuity Plan.
Work on special projects.
Ensure Gulfstream Production and Quality policies are followed; recommend and implement procedures for improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.