Manufacturing Automation Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTIONThis individual will plan, design, program, and create automated processes that assist manufacturing. Developed processes need to follow in the Lean production principles and tools. The individual needs to be capable of analyzing the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and work force to maximize efficiency; improve safety and assist development engineers to improve design for manufacturability. Qualified candidates will possess the following:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Robotic Engineering or Associates Degree with 5-10 years of experience in related automation or factory automation projects.Experience with panel design, motion and motor control systems, and logic controller programming, HMI, C#, Python, C, using SoC and DRY techniques is a plus.Experience using EPlan Electric P8 and Solidworks 2016 or newer preferred.Basic networking/communication knowledge (such as Modbus, RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, protocols) required.Experience with PLC’s and automation controls: Omron experience a plus.Tool and fixture design and GD &T preferred.Proficient in Linux and SQL.Skilled in reading and interpreting electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics.Strong written and oral communication skills the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.Experience in technical documentation and report generation.Design and application knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards a plus.Experience with Lean manufacturing practices (Kanban, Poke-Yoke, JIT, Value Stream Mapping) a plus.