Sr. Machine Design and Automation Engineer
About The Position
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! This role involves designing and implementing flexible automated systems for assembly processes, including automated inspection and assembly stations. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify automation opportunities and solutions, support existing automation, and recommend improvements. Responsibilities also include reviewing product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods, ensuring machine requirements are documented and critical process controls are managed, and prioritizing safety and ergonomics in designs. The position will assist in writing and executing equipment specifications and Installation Qualification protocols, supporting validation activities, and interfacing with the machine shop to ensure design intent and explore new fabrication methods.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in robotic, Vision systems, and automation.
- Proficient with using 3-D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Proficient with PLC/HMI programing and setup.
- Knowledge of IOT and machine connectivity methods.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PLC and HMI setup including Allen Bradley, Omron and other processors.
- Proficient with using Electrical drawing software.
- Arc flash and LOTO training
- Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
- MES and Machine data integration experience.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement flexible automated systems for use assembly processes.
- Design automated inspection and assembly stations.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to determine automation opportunities and solutions for project needs.
- Support existing automation and tooling as well as identifying improvement opportunities.
- Recommend and implement improvements, modifications or additions to document work.
- Review product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
- Ensure Machine requirements are specified, documented and all critical process controls are managed.
- Prioritize safety and ergonomics in designs.
- Assist in writing and execution of equipment specifications and Installation Qualification protocols as well as supporting all validation activities.
- Interface with Machine shop to ensure design intent is met and propose new fabrication methods for unmet needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
