Automation Technician

NYX LLC • Livonia, MI

2d

About The Position

Coordinates, develops, implements, and maintains automation cells to support smooth, standardized secondary processes. The cells are designed to improve ergonomics, throughput, quality, and customer satisfaction. Supports and improves manufacturing processes during initial launch and startup. The position is in the Maintenance department in Plymouth and reports to the Technical Services Manager.

The role includes setting up and optimizing secondary automation processes and equipment, supporting standardization and process control, conducting trials and design of experiments, maintaining equipment documentation, participating in prototype builds, and developing cell and plant layouts. It also supports continuous improvement through VAVE and Kaizen opportunities as directed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree, a diploma, at least five years of equivalent related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for dealing with employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Knowledge of CAD applications and blueprint interpretation.
• Ability to coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• PLC programming experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Train for and set up secondary automation processes and equipment for assembly from mold to box, emphasizing speed, low cost, and quality.
• Optimize throughput for each part and process from design through service life.
• Address challenges as directed by the direct manager.
• Lead standardization and optimization of current and future best practices.
• Follow proper process-control and standardization methodologies.
• Take on special projects requested by the direct manager and/or NYX ownership.
• Participate in QPR as needed.
• Conduct secondary automation fixture trials and design of experiments (DOEs), using PFMEA/DFMEA as guidance.
• Develop and maintain documentation for secondary equipment.
• Perform DOEs as required by programs.
• Participate in prototype builds to identify quality, manufacturing, and assembly issues.
• Use takt-time studies to maintain balanced and efficient production lines.
• Develop and maintain cell layouts for secondary tool builds and plant/cell layouts.
• Sustain continuous improvements through VAVE and continuous-improvement (Kaizen) opportunities as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time