Manufacturing Automation Technician - IGT

Howmet Aerospace•Hampton, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician position located in Hampton, VA will provide technical support for manufacturing processes including all Automated operations, machining and production Gauging. Support the development of automated manufacturing processes. Qualify new product on manufacturing equipment, internally and with the customer and provide support for manufacturing to improve existing processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience within an engineering environment
Good understanding of tooling, fixture design and manufacturing processes
Proficient in CAD, Siemens NX an advantage
Ability to read engineering drawings
High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project)
Good judgment and decision making
Communication and team working skills
Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Nice To Haves

6 axis articulated arm Robot programming experience, Yaskawa or Fanuc an advantage
Proficient in CNC Milling, CAM an advantage (Heidenhain controls & NX CAM)
A minimum of two years’ relevant experience within an engineering environment
Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems (pneumatics, tooling, measurement feedback systems)
Knowledge of automation systems
CMM Programming experience (Renishaw Modus)
PLC or other logic-based programming experience
Knowledge of problem-solving tools (FMEA or equivalent)
Knowledge of 3DSL measurement equipment

Responsibilities

Provide critical help chain for manufacturing to reduce downtime of critical manufacturing equipment
Create, verify and release robot programs for automated cells
Create, verify and release programs for other, programable manufacturing equipment
Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes
Creating supporting documentation for automated equipment (SOP and EMS)
Support implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation
Support Senior MEs in justification of capital funding requests
Support cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques
Work with Manufacturing to record and improve OEE of critical equipment
Support implantation of new manufacturing technology
Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment
Implement and support EH&S activities
Prioritizing product demands, process control tasks and manufacturing engineering responsibilities to fulfil business needs across all Business Centers
Maintaining focus on supporting production whilst implementing new products and process improvements
Quality control of work instruction documentation and product criteria
Working with Maintenance to help fault find manufacturing systems
Direct reporting to Manufacturing Engineering Lead who reports to Engineering Manager.
Works within Engineering to provide engineered solutions to Manufacturing problems
Determine priorities