Automation/Robotic Engineer
About The Position
Kodak Moments Colorado (KMC) is seeking an Automation / Robotics Engineer with 1-2 years of experience. This position will support automation initiatives for finishing and packaging manufacturing operations at KMC to maximize the manufacturing facility's capacity and reduce cost. The engineer will partner with engineers, operators, mechanics, technicians, and external vendors to design, program, debug, test, install, and support automated manufacturing systems and equipment to drive continuous improvement. This role involves integrating robots, PLCs, pneumatics, sensors, actuators, and vision systems for packaging and handling processes, providing day-to-day support for manufacturing operations, creating documentation, and delivering technical training on equipment and processes. The engineer will also troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, integrate purchased and custom-designed equipment solutions, support cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects, provide electrical, mechanical, software, and control systems expertise, and support product commercialization teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or mechatronics engineering (or related field)
- 1-2 years of relevant experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience with process automation and control systems.
- Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLCs and HMIs.
- Proficient with ladder logic for Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLCs (RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, etc.).
- Proficient with SolidWorks (or similar software).
- Experience with industrial robot programming and integration – preferably Epson.
- Strong troubleshooting skills solving electrical, mechanical, and software problems.
- Quick to adapt and work effectively in a team.
- Strong communication skills to effectively present ideas to peers and management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Manufacturing experience.
- Process development experience and familiarity with performance metrics like OEE (or similar).
- 3D printing / prototyping skills.
- Ability to create electrical schematics and panel layouts.
- Experience with Solidworks Electrical (or similar software).
- Experience sourcing equipment for new and existing manufacturing processes, including writing requirement documentation.
- Experience creating technical reports, SOPs, FMEAs and validation plans.
- Familiarity with communication/data systems like GLS, SQL databases, and OPC.
- Familiarity with RFID applications.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, debug, test, install, and support automated manufacturing systems and equipment to drive continuous improvement.
- Integrate robots, PLCs, pneumatics, sensors, actuators, and vision systems for packaging and handling processes.
- Provide day-to-day support for manufacturing operations.
- Create documentation and deliver technical training on equipment and processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
- Integrate purchased and custom-designed equipment solutions.
- Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects.
- Provide electrical, mechanical, software, and control systems expertise.
- Support product commercialization teams.
Benefits
- paid flexible time off
- health coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- paid sick leave
- paid parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match
- short-term disability coverage
- long-term disability coverage
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
