Automation Engineer

Atkore•Merrillville, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore is seeking an Automation Engineer to be based in Hobart, IN. This role reports to the Sr. Engineering Manager and is responsible for supporting current manufacturing operations and facilitating continuous improvement processes related to manufacturing and automation methods. The engineer will develop solutions for production problems concerning materials, processes, and tooling, and support new products and programs by developing new processes, designing automation and SCADA systems, and developing process controls. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline and a minimum of 1-3 years of Process/Automation/Manufacturing Engineering experience in an industrial setting. Experience in steel roll forming and processing is highly desired, as is a background in a Lean manufacturing or business system-based company.

Requirements

BS in an Engineering discipline and/or a combination of college education and Electrical Engineering experience preferred.
Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience in a Process/Manufacturing Engineering industrial environment.
Experience with and capable of Rockwell PLC programing (Siemens a plus).
Experience with and capable of planning power distribution, producing conduit and cable schedules, and producing layouts in AutoCAD.
Experience with SCADA systems, Wonderware or other preferred.
Project Management, Capital Project Management (develop scope, quoting, justification, and implementation).
Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office.
Capability to Manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities.
Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
All associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience in steel roll forming and processing is highly desired.
Lean manufacturing or business system-based company background preferred.
Lean Manufacturing preferred.
Tube Mill/ Steel Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive and support the businesses productivity improvements and best practices.
Manage and oversee various projects as the Project Leader, provide documentation and schedules for improvement and new equipment projects.
Assist Manufacturing in various improvement projects, such as Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvements and Problem Solving.
Provide bid and costing details on electrical projects, use Gantt charts showing Project Progress, responsible for project deadlines.
Draw and provide schematics and documentation for skill trades groups, along with development of trouble shooting guidelines.
Implement and expand SCADA system.
Participate and/or Lead in Continuous Improvement Activities.
Assist with maintaining current plant electrical infrastructure.
Ensure plant electrical equipment remains up to safety codes.
Provide troubleshooting direction to E-Techs and Electricians in troubleshooting situations.
Recommend methods, materials and layouts for improvement based on manufacturing needs and capabilities.
Ensure proper operation of equipment and teach others the proper use of this equipment.
Improve new and existing manufacturing processes for cost reduction, quality or efficiency by planning workflow, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, equipment layout and materials; soliciting input from operators, equipment suppliers and industry experts.
Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
Conduct data analysis of scrap, downtime, line rates, and material usage.
Prepare charts, and reports to assist data driven decisions to improve results.
Develop & maintain process guidelines and training programs for the integration of new products and systems.
Manage multiple projects by developing plans, quotes/estimates, and schedules.
Continually strive to reduce process variation to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to manufacturing and agency standards.
Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Support operations by leading and directing technical activities necessary to solve problems encountered in any part of the facility.
Lead cost reduction initiatives through materials, product, and process improvements.