Manufacturing Automation Engineer

KEB AMERICA INC•Shakopee, MN

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About The Position

JOB SUMMARY The manufacturing engineer is responsible for applying and creating with technology to monitor or control production and delivery of products and designing, programming, simulating, and testing automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment Design testing methods and test finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures Purchase equipment, materials, or parts Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing Ability to apply leadership skills for future department growth Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area Perform other duties as required or assigned Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S): Reports directly Vice President of Operations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering (or similar areas of study) with a controls focus preferably
3+ years of experience using automation system design
Programming experience (preferably C#)
Solid understanding of computer programming and software development
Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests
Creative thinking skills
Excellent manual dexterity
Ability to communicate well to other members of the team
Organizational and team leadership skills
Basic knowledge of hand and power tools
Ability to follow work instructions accurately
Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace
Ability to work well independently as well as with other
Have attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Ability to proficiently read and write in English
Ability to follow all safety rules
Ability to work independently without guidance
Intermediate knowledge of machine operations
Ability to read and understand a blueprint, tolerances, and drafting symbols related to machining
Ability to write programs
Ability to do machining problem solving
Ability to solve tooling issues
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to lift, push, pull as needed

Responsibilities

Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency
Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
Design testing methods and test finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements
Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes
Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards
Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks
Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs
Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures
Purchase equipment, materials, or parts
Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness
Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing
Ability to apply leadership skills for future department growth
Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area
Perform other duties as required or assigned