Controls/Automation Engineer
About The Position
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title: Controls/Automation Engineer Reporting To: Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY Moog has an exciting opportunity in their Military Aircraft Group, seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer reporting to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. The Automation/Controls Engineer scopes, designs, develops, implements and supports cost effective automated manufacturing cells and systems. These systems could include robotics, industrial controls, machine tending, material handling, automation networking, machine vision, and automated assembly to support our manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will work on a team of 3-8 Automation/Controls Engineers, you will also collaborate and work projects across other engineering and operations teams. This position offers a first shift, onsite schedule at our East Aurora, NY Location.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or engineering. Automation or Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience including projects in industrial automation and control systems preferably in a manufacturing environment. Focused scholastic research or internships/co-op experience will be considered.
- Hands-on industrial controls and integration experience required.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to be flexible and cope with change in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within deadlines.
- Solid understanding of computer programming and software development as it relates to control systems
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex automated system tests.
Nice To Haves
- Lean manufacturing, robotics programming, and CNC machine interface/tending
- PLC programming, control systems software, and SCADA or enterprise system integration
- CAD software proficiency and experience with platforms such as Ignition, Fanuc, or Rockwell Automation
Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and recommend appropriate cost-effective manufacturing automation systems that will provide cost savings and/or increased throughput to existing and future-state factory systems.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency, utilization, and output on existing and future manufacturing processes.
- Assist with specification and purchase of automation capital equipment, ensuring a balance between optimizing technological capabilities and return on investment.
- Interact and interface with employees from other departments and external automation integrators for project execution.
- Support continued manufacturing improvement activities involving automation components such as industrial controls, machine vision systems, robotics, etc. resulting in productivity optimization via throughput increase and process variation reduction.
- Provide support and continued development to existing automation projects already in service within Moog facilities.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automation related software and hardware issues.
- Travel may be required as systems are being researched, developed, and installed.
- Comprehend and minimize impact to continued production whilst implementing any new manufacturing automation processes.
- Work effectively in a cross-functional matrix organization with other teams and sites.
Benefits
- Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
- Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
