Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automation
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer-Automation to lead strategic engineering initiatives focused on improving manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with a strong background in process optimization, automation, and project execution. Manage budget, timelines, and objectives for industry 4.0 projects including automation, Digital core, IIoT, additive manufacturing, and systems integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams/resources to execute projects - plant leadership, Information Technology, Operational Excellence, Production, Quality, Facilities and Engineering. Work closely with subject matter experts (SME) from Electrical Sector Advanced Manufacturing, I4.0, and Process Optimization Teams. Guide and support plant teams on machine connectivity and data acquisition activities. Align automation project objectives with plant continuous improvement initiatives. Assist manufacturing teams in the development, submission, and approval of business cases for industry 4.0 project opportunities. Train key plant personnel on industry 4.0 tools and technologies being deployed to ensure successful adoption and sustainment. Develop knowledge and expertise in industry 4.0 tools and technologies to be a SME.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in automated assembly or machining production environment
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience in an assembly or machining/manufacturing production environment, including Automation & Robotics
- Knowledge and experience in automation and robotics, including programming
- Experience in PLC logic and programming with PLCs
- Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies
- Familiarity with problem solving methodologies, e.g., 8D, 5 Why, A3
- Lean/Six sigma experience
- Project management experience
- Ability to perform work with little or no direct supervision
- Ability to lead and work cross functionally
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic engineering initiatives focused on improving manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment.
- Manage budget, timelines, and objectives for industry 4.0 projects including automation, Digital core, IIoT, additive manufacturing, and systems integration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams/resources to execute projects - plant leadership, Information Technology, Operational Excellence, Production, Quality, Facilities and Engineering.
- Work closely with subject matter experts (SME) from Electrical Sector Advanced Manufacturing, I4.0, and Process Optimization Teams.
- Guide and support plant teams on machine connectivity and data acquisition activities.
- Align automation project objectives with plant continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist manufacturing teams in the development, submission, and approval of business cases for industry 4.0 project opportunities.
- Train key plant personnel on industry 4.0 tools and technologies being deployed to ensure successful adoption and sustainment.
- Develop knowledge and expertise in industry 4.0 tools and technologies to be a SME.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
