Engineer, Automation

Leviton Manufacturing•Morganton, NC

11h

About The Position

Responsible for developing and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems for the operation of equipment and machinery used in manufacturing, including documenting, developing, implementing, and sustaining equipment and machines for the production, validation and inspection of product. This position works under minimal supervision and may provide direction to a team of direct reports.

Requirements

Advanced understanding of automated equipment and processes
Ability to develop machines and equipment for the automated assembly of products and components
Ability to organize documentation and work such that it is understandable by peers and can be used in debug and trouble shooting
Ability to assign tasks in an orderly manner and ensure completion by technicians
Ability to debug and troubleshoot equipment for technical problems. This requires a basic understanding of the mechanical functions of the machines so that the source of the issue can be identified
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint at an intermediate level
Ability to document schematics using computer programs such as CAD or Visio
Ability to organize machine functions into a flow chart
Ability to integrate multiple pieces of equipment or stations into a system
Ability to problem solve and manage multiple priorities on a daily basis
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
2 years’ minimum relevant experience including the development and maintenance of machines and equipment used in manufacturing

Responsibilities

Design of mechanical and/or electrical systems for equipment and machines under the direction of a senior automation engineer or manager to support manufacturing
Develop systems to control actuators, servos, motion controllers, and vision systems
Document systems for equipment and machines using appropriate processes in accordance with safety requirements and quality system procedures
Specify and order components needed to support the operation of equipment
Debug, troubleshoot and repair equipment and machinery in support of production, quality and design engineering groups
Assemble, install, and debug equipment purchased or developed internally
Document operating manuals for equipment and machines developed internally or purchased
Provide drafting and mechanical drawings for production components and equipment
Additional responsibilities as assigned