Manufacturing/Automation Engineer Position Available In Greater Bridgeport, Connecticut

Job Description:

Nesco Resource is in search of Manufacturing/Automation Engineerto work one of our clients based in Stratford, CT. This role has nodirect reports.

JOB SUMMARY

Designs, implements, improves andtroubleshoots automated and semi-automated industrial manufacturingequipment. Including, but not limited to, machine control circuitdesign, PLC programing, actuator and sensor selection,pneumatic/hydraulic system designs and participating in the finalequipment builds. Utilizes knowledge of product design, materialsand parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipmentcapabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards forthe automation of industrial tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design andbuild machinery control systems including pneumatic and electricalcontrols and control circuits for the automation of industrialtasks. Develops new and modifies existing PLC or HMI applications,interfaces or embedded controls. Confers with vendors in order todetermine specifications of products and arrange equipment,material purchases and parts. Identifies opportunities andimplement changes to improve products or reduce costs usingknowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and productionequipment, assembly methods, quality control standards or productdesign, materials and parts. Reads and interprets technicaldrawings. Creates and releases to manufacturing all technicaldrawings associated with new products, product modifications,tooling/fixturing or manufacturing equipment. Communicatesmanufacturing capabilities. Participate in cross-functional projectteams with product design, marketing, sales, materials, operations,quality/business systems, etc. Provides technical expertise andsupport related to manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS

BS inManufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ElectricalEngineering or other relevant engineering degree. 5 years’experience in the design, implementation and automation ofmanufacturing equipment and processes; SolidWorks skills/experiencea plus! Experience with machinery control systems includingpneumatic, hydraulic and electrical controls and tooling.

Experience in PLC logic and programming; must understand howcontrol circuits work and be able to program control systems.

Knowledge of C# programming language a plus. Experience in controlcircuit schematic creation (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).Knowledge of OSHA requirements for implementation of safeties inmanufacturing equipment Strong problem-solving, analytical thinkingand troubleshooting skills to handle complex issues Knowledge ofthe concepts of Quality Management Practices, Design of Experiments(DOE) and Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA). Demonstratedknowledge of machine shop practices, automatic assembly, weldingand industry-accepted drawing practices, including geometrictolerances. Knowledge of OSHA requirements for implementation ofsafeties in manufacturing equipment. Strong background andknowledge of manufacturing “best practices” including anunderstanding of location appropriate levels of automation takinginto consideration international location labor rates andskill-sets. Knowledge and vision of the long-term approach toglobal standardization of equipment. Demonstrated knowledge ofmachine shop practices, automatic assembly, welding andindustry-accepted drawing practices, including geometrictolerances. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

KEYSKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Design and implement control systems formanufacturing equipment; take ownership of equipment Knowledge ofelectrical circuitry, pneumatic & hydraulic Create PLC control code& support the code Support existing equipment (30

• 40%) Ability tolook at code, understand schematics and figure out issues Thoroughdocumentation skills Experience with Visio (schematics)Knowledge/familiarity with Do-more PLC; will consider other PLCprogramming software Spec hardware Some physical build Designexperiments Innovative and out of the box mentality Goodunderstanding of safety/OSHA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Direct hirewith competitive salary & benefit package 1st shift, Monday

• Friday, 8am
• 4:45pm Salary range: $105
• $115K Nesco Resourceoffers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, whichincludes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompassesMedical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee AssistanceProgram) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regardto race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disabilitystatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state, or local laws.