Automation Staff Engineer

Continental•Norfolk, NE

49d

About The Position

In this role you will plan, coordinate, track, and ensure implementation of Plant level automation projects. (e.g. investment projects, performance improvement and cost saving initiatives in order to meet the defined MPE and Plant targets and contribute to the achievement of the BA strategy. Supports automation projects in the plant for process improvement

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related
2+ years of professional experience in various manufacturing engineering functions including Automation
Experience developing and implementing automation solutions with in a manufacturing environment
Experience in project management/capital Improvements
Experience with troubleshooting & programing PLCs (Allen Bradley Siemens)
Experience in a leadership to include leading in an ad hoc project team environment
Visa Sponsorship for Continental Employees only

Nice To Haves

5+ years of professional experience in various manufacturing engineering functions
Experience in rubber and plastic production processes

Responsibilities

Ensure implementation of investments based on Plant mission and goals planning (TPOC/VSD)
Drive the approval of specifications and eCRs for investments of production equipment
Ensure implementation of BA/Plant specific standard production concepts (incl. layout)
Ensure implementation of BA/Plant specific automation strategy and concepts (incl. Smart Factory) and standards (mechanical; e.g. handling systems, machine loading / unloading systems
Support the plant in implementation of automation projects and assist in BA reporting requirements
Ensure implementation of Sector M&E standards related with production equipment and systems for a specific area of responsibility
Ensure implementation of CT standards for installation, start-up, validation, handover and improvement of all production and SC (i.e. intralogistics) equipment
Communicating with lead roles in plant to push continued integration of automation at all levels
Performs Gap analysis to identify opportunities on legacy equipment
Maintain VSD and other living project documents associated with automation projects
Maximizing internal & external customer satisfaction by demonstrating ownership, dedication towards ensuring high-quality results and process-orientation
Owning the quality of all outputs in the dedicated responsibility area as process member or process owner
Innovate and/or create solutions to support our corporate sustainability strategy
Hands-on approach to establish an automation plan based off Hoshin, TPOC, and corporate objectives
Implement the appropriate level of technology on production processes to ensure projects on-time and in-budget
Hands-on execution of projects from conception to implementation with minimal direct supervision
Support Equipment design (drawings & specs) (solidworks, inventor, autocad, etc., )
Assist development of business cases for capital projects
Submit RFQ’s and purchase orders as required
Manage project timelines and budgets
Supervise contractors