Automation Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively via verbal and written forms.
• Ability to maintain information and projects.
• Have a good working knowledge of GD&T and drafting practices.
• High skill level in CAD and modeling system software.
• Able to work closely with fellow engineers, departments, and customers to obtain information and ensure drawing clarity.
• Able to contribute to design reviews.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter, and be detail oriented.
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Ability to learn new graphic software to compliment the presentation of new designs.
• Ability to write and read English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees and managers of organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to interpret and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• 4 years minimum experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree.
• Knowledge of manual and automated equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Works with internal or external customers to develop machine and system requirements.
• Develops intermediate 2D drawings and 3D models of machines and or systems.
• Integrates off the shelf hardware and software into machines and systems.
• Contacts vendors and suppliers to specify hardware and software in support of machine and system designs.
• Troubleshoots with suppliers and vendors on technical issues.
• Provides training to internal or external customers on the operation of the equipment.
• Assists in the creation of user manuals, maintenance documentation including preventive maintenance plan, recommended spare parts lists, equipment layout drawings, and final piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Reviews and approves on work instructions generated by others.
• Operates manual mills and lathes adeptly.
• Proficient use of hand tools to assemble, adjust, and maintain machines and systems designed.
• Reads and lays out wiring or pneumatic diagrams.
• Programs basic PLCs and simple robot tasks.
• Performs weldment fabrication.
• MIG and TIG welding, cutting, machining, and grinding.
• Diagnoses and repairs simple machine issues including failure mode analysis.
• Designs simple tooling and fixturing.
• Sets up and programs simple vision inspection systems with a basic knowledge of inspection tools and processes.
• Understands part feeding and sorting for automation.
• Ensures projects are completed in the time frame allotted.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CB policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.