Senior Test and Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Regal Rexnord•Radford, VA

1d•$83,500 - $129,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Test and Manufacturing Automation Engineer is responsible for upgrading, developing, and maintaining customized automation equipment, processes, programs, and databases for global factories. They work with both R&D and operations to support New Product Introduction as well as improve operational efficiency and quality. The engineer is responsible for the test analysis, software development, and maintenance of test equipment, programs, and fixtures related to the development, fabrication and production of products. These products will include electromagnetic devices such as motors as well as higher-level assemblies that may include motors, gears, lead screws, etc.

Requirements

BS of Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, Automation, Controls, Robotics, or Computer Science required
5 years minimum work experience
Strong LabVIEW, C++, C#, Matlab, or VB experience
CAD software design experience (e.g. AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor, or Pro-Engineer)
Strong electrical, mechanical, and controls background is required to troubleshoot systems, machinery, and test equipment
Experience using precision measurement devices and data acquisition (analog, digital I/O, temperature, etc.)
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, all applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee
Ability to pass vision and color eye test or correct vision or color-blindness through some means.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years work experience in automation and controls
2 years of experience with electric motors and/or rotating machinery
Familiar with database structure and SQL language
Familiar with various industry standard machine communication protocol
Experience using precision measurement devices and data acquisition (analog, digital I/O, temperature, etc.)
Experience reading and working to blueprints, work instructions, and schematics to troubleshoot problems or make required changes
Experience with pneumatic or hydraulic systems

Responsibilities

Maintain operations support with an analytical mindset to help Deep Dive data for quality issues and develop robust corrective actions
Troubleshoot and determine root cause/corrective action (RCCA)
Design and modify a wide array of automated test and manufacturing/process equipment with regards to electrical schematics, mechanical CAD, test software, and SQL/MySQL databases
Work with new and innovative equipment to maintain any system or process with the understanding of production requirements
Support the implementation of Standard Work
Perform necessary Quality checks and data collection
Work with development team, manufacturing engineers as well as production personnel to resolve technical issues that are identified through the development and manufacturing process.
Provide Design for Manufacturability/Testability feedback to the design team.
Participation in activities pertaining to product evaluation test, including ABS events, design review meetings, meetings with suppliers, as required.
Store final Test Spec and Gauge R&R results in SVN