Automation Engineer III

VT Industries•Rome, GA

14d

About The Position

The Automation Engineer III is responsible for analyzing electro-mechanical requirements and establishing concepts, detailed designs, and programs (PLC and Robotic) for a broad scope of automated and integrated systems. This Senior Automation Engineer needs to be a leader, capable of coordinating engineering and design efforts, working within a team, and comfortable being in front of peers and stakeholders leading/conducting meetings. May also oversee multiple projects at once and mentor/inspire other junior engineers and designers.

Requirements

Manufacturing Automation Engineer with 4-7+ years’ experience in this field
BS in Engineering/Electrical/Automation or equivalent experience
Lean manufacturing practices (Kanban, Poke-Yoke, JIT, Value Stream Mapping)
Tool and fixture design and GD&T
Strong Project Management skills
Understanding and detailed knowledge of PLC’s, low voltage controls, three phase power distribution, vision systems.
Electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics and robotics
Machine specification and purchase order writing
Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities
Design and application knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards
Autocad/Solidworks/MS Office suite
Display excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with all stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead projects in the development, improvement, and implementation of automation in mechanical assembly, machining, and inspection process to include design, specification, directing and managing vendors, collaboration with stakeholders, installation and qualification of automated systems and equipment
Become a trusted source for automated system design, development, and support
Develop and implement improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly, machining and inspection processes
Manage equipment purchase and installation
Coordinate projects and required resources for successful implementation
Work closely with internal and external customers and vendors to resolve issues and provide technical support
Support technicians on the factory floor as necessary in the manufacture, build, and validation of systems
Develop cost and time estimates
Perform system risk assessments
Ensure designs meet all safety standards
Create support documentation (user manuals, prints, schematics, maintenance schedules, )
Lead and direct meetings with other team members
Manage tooling and gauge design and drawings
Provide training and guidance to all employee levels in the operation and maintenance of new equipment
Troubleshoot and resolve any electro-mechanical related issues remotely and on-site as needed
Strive to develop new skills and embrace leading technologies
Other duties as assigned