General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Lincoln, NE
1,001-5,000 employees
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will lead the development of new equipment specifications, supplier selection, quote reviews and technical support through design, installation and verification activities. In addition, you will lead automation projects to define the problem statement and technical requirements, coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to determine an appropriate technical solution and oversee the development and implementation solution.

  • Uses engineering techniques to design, develop, test, and manage automated machinery processes.
  • Designs, programs, simulates, optimizes, and tests automated machinery to streamline manufacturing processes.
  • Uses design techniques to build automated systems such as: measurement functions, control functions, and actuators, etc.
  • Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
  • Considers automation workflow, production layout, and safety measures when designing automated machinery processes.
  • Audits current equipment and automated processes to determine failure rates.
  • Models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues
  • Develops solutions to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
  • Drafts and designs detailed technical documentation for design specifications and additional relevant documents.
  • Adheres to international and local regulatory standards for design, process, and safety considerations.
  • Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
  • Engineering degree required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Technical expertise.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Instrument control.
  • Performance analysis.
  • Power management.
  • Process optimization.
  • Reliability analysis.
  • Schematic capture.
  • Statistical process control.
  • Technical troubleshooting.
  • Control systems.
  • Device integration.
  • SCADA architecture.
  • Programmable Logic Control (PLC).
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI).
  • Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.
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