Senior Automation Process Engineer

Trane Italia•Davidson, NC

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Trane Technologies, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions, is expanding its Automation journey. The company is seeking performance-driven, innovative engineers to help build world-class laboratories and mature technologies for transition to the factory floor through internal and external partnerships. This role is crucial in shaping Trane Technologies’ Future Factory Automation and Digitization Roadmap. The Senior Automation Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for developing, designing, deploying, and supporting automated systems, with a strong focus on automation safety, process control, built-in quality, and cost-effective system solutions to enhance productivity across the global manufacturing footprint. The position also involves collaborating with peers globally to drive and enforce automation standards.

Requirements

Over 10 years of automation experience with a proven track record of success
Degree level qualification or equivalent in Mechanical engineering, or similar
CAD and 3D modelling skills using Creo, SolidWorks or similar
Experience with factory automation, and industrial robots
Deep knowledge of automation applications with successful development and deployment experience
Have a proven track record in driving continuous improvement and a passion for new technologies in automation
3D printing experience and knowledge to DFAM
Project management experience, successfully managing time, resources and stakeholders to ensure work is completed efficiently.
Ensure effective and efficient completion of projects by planning and implementing courses of action with other functions and key stakeholders.
Willing to travel Domestically and globally, as required.
Ability to work in a diverse, global organization.
Good communication skills and the demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal organization and external vendors.
Knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines
Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
Operational experience using CNC machining centers
Global experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred.
Knowledge of digital twins
PLM Experience

Responsibilities

Part of the global automation team, lead and build turnkey automated systems, utilizing our onsite Automation Centre to prove out concepts for project execution.
Define Global standards for Automation deployment within Trane Technologies through documented procedures.
Deploy automated solutions suitable for a production environment with knowledge of 3D modelling and 2D CAD to assist with cell design all the way through agreed proposal with full component Bill of Materials identified.
Identify and implement automated systems to improve the automation rate and productivity across all global plants by working collaboratively with local plant manufacturing engineering.
Provide technical direction in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes.
Knowledge of tolerance and dimensioned manufacturing drawings and system layouts complete with Controls Engineering input for safety design.
Lead and support the 3D printing systems and Additive Manufacturing for concept gripper tooling trials post model generation to complete DOE through to final design using a DFAM process.
Knowledge of bespoke individual components within the cell design for Robot Grippers etc.… with a fully qualified Design Verification Test and Report
Manage and produce procurement contract specifications for suppliers and contractors to quote and work from.
Develop innovative solutions for automation problems and show problem solving abilities by collaborating with our internal customers to evaluate technical challenges to develop solutions to ensure we have a high percentile record in automation deployment success.
Monitor deployed systems, participate in problem-solving teams as required and update system solutions and standards to ensure optimal performance.
Develop training material and train manufacturing employees as necessary on the use and maintenance of new equipment and processes.
Ensure compliance with and maintenance of SOP's and technical documentation.
Communicate clearly with the project team, demonstrate conflict resolution skills, and collaborate with multiple internal and external partners.
Coach, mentor, and develop talent.