Automation Engineer

D-Career•Livermore, CA

1d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Maintain and improve the high level of technology in the manufacturing plant. Optimize the machine processes to improve cycle time, scrap reduction, quality defects, etc. Work with Process Engineering Plastics & MTE to execute process improvements for all carlines. Manage and maintain control of serial manufacturing processes to achieve plant objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
3 to 5 years of Automated Manufacturing.
1 to 2 years of just in time (JIT) principles.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot Complex Manufacturing Issues: Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to diagnose and resolve intricate issues related to processes, materials, or machine functionality.
Maintain Equipment Program Database: Manage a comprehensive database of all equipment programs and passwords to ensure secure access and efficient maintenance.
Upgrade PLC Programs: Implement updates to PLC programs to accommodate new hardware installations and optimize system performance.
Enhance Equipment Maintenance: Upgrade equipment to reduce maintenance repair time and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
Optimize Robot Programs: Fine-tune robot programs to streamline processes and increase productivity.
Revise Equipment Programs: Modify equipment programs to align with line balancing requirements as specified by Production and Industrial Engineering.
Integrate New Technology: Implement advanced technologies, such as cameras and sensors, to improve process efficiency and quality.
Support Engineering Change Orders: Assist Production Engineering in resolving complex engineering changes (PI/ECR) to ensure smooth implementation.
Integrate Production Tracking Systems: Collaborate with production teams to integrate tracking systems for efficient data collection and analysis.
Support Project Implementation: Contribute to project teams by assisting with the installation, commissioning, and sign-off of new processes and equipment.
Provide Technical Training: Train Engineering Technicians on new equipment and programming procedures to enhance their skills and capabilities.
Increase the process maturity level based on the evaluation results of the produced parts, with the objective of achieving the required properties of the product through a robust process configuration.
Collaborating with various production and support areas to provide integral solutions.
Participation in the industrialization workshop: developing the prototype and being actively involved in the kick-off meetings for new projects.
Defining maintenance concepts in conjunction with the maintenance department.
Maintain equipment documentation (machine manual, drawings, backup programs, etc.).
Responsible in assisting Maintenance to understand PMs and determine what spare parts are required.