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General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Robotics Engineering team is an Enterprise Level organization that is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing Robotics and Automation technology into all areas of the Shipyard. Electric Boat is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth, with existing facilities undergoing renovations, new buildings under construction and more to follow. Now is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team responsible for shaping the future of shipbuilding through the insertion of manufacturing technology. These state-of-the-art robotics and automated solutions allow Electric Boat to be the most valued provider of nuclear submarines while improving product quality, personnel safety and driving down critical construction costs and schedules. The Robotics Engineering Group provides continued support to ongoing automation and robotic shipyard operations as well as addresses emerging construction and business needs. This organization focuses on developing robotic systems and applications to support production. The group is responsible for implementation, hardware / software selection, system / process expertise, and construction support. Group members serve as subject matter experts on robotics and automation and are a resource for identifying and exploiting robotics opportunities at Electric Boat. Robotic Engineering drives projects and new technology insertion, ensures requirements are met, develops procedures, procures machines, performs / tests capabilities, and implements robotic systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering or equivalent technical degree such as Robotics / Automation, Industrial / Manufacturing, Welding, Facilities, Systems, Mechatronics, Controls, Mechanical, Maritime, Electrical, Software or equivalent technical degrees will be strongly considered.
5+ post graduate engineering experience
Knowledge in at least one of the following areas is required: Robotics / Automation, Mechatronics, Programming, Simulation, Systems, Controls, PLC / HMI, Software, Industrial/ Facilities, Manufacturing, Cutting, Welding, Coatings / Preservation
A minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience
Project Management / task lead experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing business cases, cost / benefit analysis, project budgets and schedules
Experience leading team (process, machine, facility integration)
Experience in vendor, machine evaluation, development, testing
Knowledge / experience in robotics, industrial manufacturing processes
Experience with industrial fabrication, cutting, welding, coatings, automation or robotics
Programming, Simulation, Modeling Experience
Experience with multi-axis industrial robotic arms; ABB, FANUC, Universal Robots
Familiarity with 3D Measurement Systems
Familiarity with Groton and/or Quonset Point Operations
Knowledge of shipbuilding / defense manufacturing
Understanding of PLC Ladder Logic / Visual Basic

Responsibilities

Identifying Robotic Opportunities in the Quonset Point, Groton and off-site facilities
Perform technical feasibility analysis, develop business cases, work with management teams to secure funding, develop project implementation strategies, project timeliness and create systems to measure business impact of implemented systems
Project Management; including developing Specifications, Vendor Scopes of Work, Vendor Selection, Purchase Requisitions and Facilities Integration while maintaining budget / schedules.
Leading overall project team and mentoring entry level robotics personnel
Working with Vendors virtually, at their facilities and at EB to Develop, Test and Accept Custom Robotic and Automation Systems/Solutions
Performing hands on Robotic On-site Development and Capability Testing
Developing Hardware, Creating Software, Programming and Writing Technical Documentation
Implementing systems and providing deck-plate support of robotics and automation
Interface regularly and independently with internal stakeholders from Operations Management, Engineering, Program Offices, Facilities, Safety, Training, Maintenance and Planning Organizations
Interface and act as a lead subject matter expert with the Navy Customer