Automation Engineer

Pace Industries • Loyalhanna, PA

71d

About The Position

In this role, the Automation engineer will find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. Will design, integrate, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• 5-10 years of experience with the design and implementation of automated systems, especially as related to manufacturing.
• Business acumen, including P&L.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and Process Flow.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, from production associates to senior leaders.
• Ability to function as a team player, and be comfortable leading without authority.
• Ability to build credibility and trust.
• Ability to influence leaders, and change their paradigms.
• Must be proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Minitab statistical analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate employees' tasks and responsibilities, identifying procedures, tools and opportunities for automation to improve productivity.
• Collaborate with departmental and corporate leadership to determine existing automation capabilities and future opportunities, creating detailed project road maps for automation projects that support our business objectives.
• Design and implement automated systems for use in diverse manufacturing and production environments.
• Lead collaborative discussions between leadership and key stakeholders to determine automation capabilities and goals.
• Create detailed road maps to guide automation projects from conception to final implementation.
• Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.
• Troubleshoot to determine robot malfunctions using knowledge of PLC programmable controllers, circuit analysis, electronics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Provide in-house training documents; prepare reports, flow diagrams and charts. Prepare specifications and standard operating instructions for processes and equipment.
• Solid understanding of Computer Networks, PLC programming, and Robotic integration.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees