Sr. Automation/Electronic Engineer

CoorsTek•Worcester, MA

33d

About The Position

This position will execute against the function's strategy, and is responsible for understanding and defining all aspects of automation and controls systems within the company. This may include but is not limited to: evaluating process improvements, performing cost benefit analysis, writing equipment specifications, equipment supplier evaluations, writing project proposals, equipment installation and commissioning, materials of construction/services/ programming, controls, and safety concerns. Accountable for producing yield and productivity improvements, executing technology transfers, and increasing the efficiency of existing capital equipment in their SME area on a global scale. Operate as an engineering subject matter expert in the areas of automation and controls. Accountable for providing engineering support and delivery of solutions in their area of expertise. Responsible for problem solving activities for complex issues that involve controls/automation systems and associated equipment. Key interface with manufacturers and integrators that supply controls/automation solutions to the company. Utilize experience and a strong understanding of ceramic, manufacturing techniques, associated equipment, and design/function to improve current or develop new manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements. Execute capital project installations and technology transfers to meet production requirements. Manage projects including training and guiding plant engineering and manufacturing team members. Improve efficiencies by collaborating with manufacturing leadership, coordinating with maintenance/repair services, and cross functional engineering teams, to establish effective processes and procedures delivering results. Responsible for the creation of business plans to support global process engineering initiatives and projects. Responsible for staying connected to the trends in manufacturing automation and controls through industry publications and conferences; transfer knowledge of technology trends and methodologies to our operations across the company. Perform detailed analysis for executive review and be able to effectively communicate up and down.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
A minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing/Process Engineering experience (preferably automation engineering) required.
Implement/apply LEAN, Six Sigma or other TQM process improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in an automated engineering environment.
Experience commissioning equipment for large and small capital projects.
Technically proficient in programming A-B PLCs and HMI screens (Control Logix, PLC 5, Factory Talk, Wonderware).
Extensive knowledge in electrical schematics, P&IDs, experience with Solid Works, and Auto Cad.
Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, ISA, IEC, and NEMA codes.
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Software knowledge: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, AutoCAD, Solid Works and various machine and PLC / HMI program languages.

Responsibilities

Evaluating process improvements
Performing cost benefit analysis
Writing equipment specifications
Equipment supplier evaluations
Writing project proposals
Equipment installation and commissioning
Materials of construction/services/ programming, controls, and safety concerns
Producing yield and productivity improvements
Executing technology transfers
Increasing the efficiency of existing capital equipment
Providing engineering support and delivery of solutions
Problem solving activities for complex issues that involve controls/automation systems and associated equipment
Key interface with manufacturers and integrators that supply controls/automation solutions
Improve current or develop new manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements
Manage projects including training and guiding plant engineering and manufacturing team members
Collaborating with manufacturing leadership, coordinating with maintenance/repair services, and cross functional engineering teams, to establish effective processes and procedures delivering results
Creation of business plans to support global process engineering initiatives and projects
Staying connected to the trends in manufacturing automation and controls through industry publications and conferences
Transfer knowledge of technology trends and methodologies to our operations across the company
Perform detailed analysis for executive review and be able to effectively communicate up and down