Automation Engineer - Manufacturing

SolarEdge • Austin, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

SolarEdge Technologies is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer focused on electronic product assembly and automation assembly operations. This position reports to the Automation Team Supervisor and is responsible, through subordinate and matrix management, for the output, operation and maintenance of automation equipment and machinery.

Requirements

• Bsc. Machinery/Electronic Engineering
• At least 5-8 years in field service engineering, production plants or system integrators with specific knowledge in automation and management of complex machines
• Previous experience with SMT equipment and Electronics manufacturing
• Knowledge of the main mechanical, electrical, software, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge of CAD 3D (PRO-E preferably)
• Familiar with FMEA
• Experience of team management and outsourcing projects
• Creative, “Out Of Box” thinking, Multi-tasking. Self-motivated, self-maintained and able to take the initiative to solve problems

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production equipment and tooling according to specification coming from Project and Research & Development departments as well as process requirements
• Coordinate automation projects with external integrators
• Participate, support and run SAT (Site Acceptance Test) requirement with project team, and collect and report SAT data
• Analyze, find innovative solutions including robots, vision systems, real time traceability, performance monitoring (FPY), trouble shooting and optimize automatic lines to improve both OEE as well as productivity
• Manage resources, budget for Automation dept. and related projects
• Manage teams to drive continual improvement in FPY, efficiency and scrap rate to make sure all KPIs meet department requirement
• Managing all maintenance activities, responsible for spare part budget and availability
• Monitor daily production activity and input and send daily production report

What This Job Offers

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