Factory Automation Engineer

John Deere•Grovetown, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW. John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - Georgia - Grovetown Function: Factory Engineering (CA) Title: Factory Automation Engineer - 119252 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As a Factory Automation Engineer for John Deere Augusta located in Grovetown, GA you will…. Design/update electrical systems, prints and programs for machines, shop floor tooling and equipment including human- machine interfaces (HMI) and programmable logic controllers (PLC) Create and maintain interfaces for communicating with shop- floor tools, PLC controls, SCADA and MES systems Lead and execute intermediate to complex professional controls engineering tasks which may integrate several areas of engineering and require limited management or coordination of cross- functional teams, outside design professionals and contractors Respond to critical production down situations affecting manufacturing and maintenance activities Support integration (installation and networking) of shop floor machines, equipment and tooling into site MES and PLCs VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Requirements

Background in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Computer, etc.)
Skilled in PLC and computer programming, Structured Query Language (SQL) and the engineering tools associated.
Knowledge of electrical design and the codes, common practices and engineering tools required
Knowledge of MES/SCADA solutions (SAP-MES, AMES, JDAAT, Ignition, etc.) process control, process scheduling, mistake proofing of manufacturing processes and shop floor device connectivity
Project management experience demonstrating effective communication, teamwork skills, problem solving and multiple concurrent project workload management.
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline or 3 plus years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience in one or more related engineering areas: electrical, controls, computer, etc
3 or more years of experience with engineering tools, systems, and databases
3 or more years of experience in electrical design
3 or more years of experience in PLC and/or PC programing
2 or more years of experience in project management – moderate to large scale complex projects

Responsibilities

Design/update electrical systems, prints and programs for machines, shop floor tooling and equipment including human- machine interfaces (HMI) and programmable logic controllers (PLC)
Create and maintain interfaces for communicating with shop- floor tools, PLC controls, SCADA and MES systems
Lead and execute intermediate to complex professional controls engineering tasks which may integrate several areas of engineering and require limited management or coordination of cross- functional teams, outside design professionals and contractors
Respond to critical production down situations affecting manufacturing and maintenance activities
Support integration (installation and networking) of shop floor machines, equipment and tooling into site MES and PLCs

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Highly competitive base pay
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition assistance
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Charitable contribution match
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
Vacation and Holiday Pay
$86,892.00 - $130,332.00 + Benefits