Global Automation Engineer

Technimark•Asheboro, NC

About The Position

Assists with the efficient operation of each manufacturing facility by procuring new automation and ensuring that all automation is operational. This includes assisting with the design, overseeing the installation, and completing the qualification of all new automation. Troubleshooting of automation as needed in all facilities.

Requirements

BS or Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or minimum 5 years’ on the job electrical experience required.
Minimum three years’ experience in automation, maintenance, design and construction.
General knowledge of machining, part design, CAD, Injection Molding and manufacturing operations.
Good communication and Interpersonal Skills.
Basic Computer and advanced PLC programming experience required with automated equipment.
Mechanical aptitude, account management skills and supervisory skills required also.

Responsibilities

Assisting with design reviews of automation.
Generating cost saving opportunities related to automation and the presentation of this to management on a regular basis.
Maintaining and improving all existing automation machines in the division.
Coordinating automation activities with outside suppliers.
Generating specifications for improving new or existing automation machines.
Approving designs of new upgrades for automation machines.
Managing construction time schedules to meet the production schedule needs on new automation machines.
Managing and scheduling automation machine rebuilds
Procurement of purchase orders for automation projects at suppliers.
Assisting in production start-ups as related to automation machines
Assisting with the troubleshooting of new and existing automation machines.
Overseeing each division’s continual improvement of automation machines.
Assisting other divisions with various automation projects as needed.
Required to use a handheld propane torch on the production floor.
Travel Globally to facilities and vendors.