Manufacturing Automation Engineer (Coating Lam-Lam)

Fuyao Glass America Inc•Moraine, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for optimizing and maintaining automated production systems to enhance efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure production quality.

Requirements

Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.
3 years’ manufacturing experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Duties include turning at the waist, reaching, bending, squatting and lifting to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass static strength requirements (grip).
Visual acuity including but not limited to: NEAR ACUITY, FAR ACUITY, DEPTH PERCEPTION, COLOR VISION, FIELD OF VISION.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
Knowledge of and familiarity manufacturing software.
Maintain a professional courteous demeanor.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be punctual, pleasant, and tactful with professional appearance and conduct.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines.
Knowledgeable and understanding of organizational policies, procedures, standards, and systems.
Ability to operate a computer and use mathematic skills to interpret production data.
Master critical skills across workshop processes to provide immediate coverage for guarantee continuous line operation.
Ability to operate a forklift.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze production system performance data to identify inefficiencies and recommend automation-based improvements.
Optimize layout and configuration of equipment, control systems, and workflows to enhance throughput and reduce cycle time.
Support installation, testing, and ramp-up of new automation equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues with automation hardware/software.
Monitor and document performance of production equipment, including uptime, failure rates, and corrective actions.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventive maintenance plans for automated systems.
Conduct time studies and line balancing to improve labor utilization and equipment performance.
Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to support factory productivity goals.
Ensure all systems comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Other duties as assigned.