Global Automation Engineer

Job Summary:

Assists with the efficient operation of each manufacturing facility by procuring new automation and ensuring that all automation is operational. This includes assisting with the design, overseeing the installation, and completing the qualification of all new automation. Troubleshooting of automation as needed in all facilities. Knowledge | Experience |

Skills:

BS or Associate's degree in electrical engineering or minimum 5 years' on the job electrical experience required. Minimum three years' experience in automation, maintenance, design and construction. General knowledge of machining, part design, CAD, Injection Molding and manufacturing operations. Good communication and Interpersonal Skills. Basic Computer and advanced PLC programming experience required with automated equipment. Mechanical aptitude, account management skills and supervisory skills required also.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting with design reviews of automation.
• Responsible for the generation of cost saving opportunities related to automation and the presentation of this to management on a regular basis.
• Maintains and improves all existing automation machines in the division.
• Coordinates automation activities with outside suppliers.
• Generates specifications for improving new or existing automation machines.
• Approves designs of new upgrades for automation machines.
• Manages construction time schedules to meet the production schedule needs on new automation machines.
• Manage and schedule automation machine rebuilds
• Responsible for procurement of purchase orders for automation projects at suppliers.
• Assists in production start-ups as related to automation machines
• Assists with the troubleshooting of new and existing automation machines.
• Oversees each division's continual improvement of automation machines.
• Assists other divisions with various automation projects as needed.
• Required to use a handheld propane torch on the production floor.
• Travel Globally to facilities and vendors.

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