Engineer III

ZF Group•Gray Court, SC

13d

About The Position

About the TeamWorks with internal and external stakeholders on the development of new and optimization of existing automation and material handling/storage equipment to continuously improve material flow. Provides technical troubleshooting to logistics equipment as appropriate to ensure optimum operational performance. What you can look forward to as AME Engineer III: Leads projects to implement automation and material handling/storage equipment to improve material flow. Lead business cases for new technologies, cost estimates and project calculations. Contributes to the development of the material handling/storage equipment strategic roadmap. Leads the technical design for Logistics automation and other material handling/storage equipment. Contributes to vendors selection and leads the implementation of material handling automation equipment in the facility. Contacts potential suppliers and recommends the final technical decision. Troubleshoot hardware and/ or software issues on automation equipment. Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, material flow/storage, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial and Electrical Engineering preferred.
5+ years’ experience in layout and material flow planning and material handling/storage equipment.
3+ years of experience with Automation and Robotics in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Capable of making sound decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to prioritize and schedule both daily and project tasks.
Working knowledge of ISO-9000, IATF 16949 and ISO-14000 standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

Leads projects to implement automation and material handling/storage equipment to improve material flow.
Lead business cases for new technologies, cost estimates and project calculations.
Contributes to the development of the material handling/storage equipment strategic roadmap.
Leads the technical design for Logistics automation and other material handling/storage equipment.
Contributes to vendors selection and leads the implementation of material handling automation equipment in the facility. Contacts potential suppliers and recommends the final technical decision.
Troubleshoot hardware and/ or software issues on automation equipment.
Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, material flow/storage, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.