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Job Title : Automation Engineer

Location : Waterloo, Iowa

Salary : $80-110K

Job Summary of the Automation Engineer : The Automation Engineer is accountable for new process development for the production of existing products;

design and fabrication of test fixtures; designs, develops, and / or purchases equipment to produce a quality and cost-effective product.

This position is accountable for the design, redesign, layout, and engineering of tooling, equipment, and machinery; for monitoring the completion schedules of projects of product application or design;

and for accurate cost estimates of product quotation requests. This position is responsible for troubleshooting of all machinery to produce a quality product in a cost-effective manner.

Qualifications of Automation Engineer :

• Be the technical expert for assembly in areas such as material strength, manufacturing processes, OSHA standards, electrical / pneumatic controls, fluid power, tool / fixture design and construction.
• Responsible for obtaining quote requests for capital expenditures during the justification process to purchase a piece of equipment.
• Maintain a close relationship with vendors and suppliers who sell or install manufacturing equipment.
• Responsible for writing and updating processes to ensure proper methods of manufacturing.
• Assist with product design of new / existing manufacturing processes and methods.
• Responsible for training assistance on operation and preventative maintenance of installed equipment.

Responsibilities of the Automation Engineer :

• Be the technical expert for assembly processes including, but not limited to automatic assembly technology, PLC integration / programming, lean principles for reduction of waste, vision detection / programming, and value stream mapping.
• Design and supervise the installation and building of production tools, fixtures, jigs, and workstations, to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, profit and ensure design and material specifications are met.
• Manage projects and ensure they are kept within established budgets.
• Assist in the monitoring of government requirements (EPA, OSHA, etc.) to ensure that systems and stations are in compliance with established standards.
• Provide input on costs for cost-reduced products and set manufacturing standards for existing processes.
• Make calculations to determine the feasibility of production projects to assure return on investment by reducing labor and / or materials yet maintaining the ability to produce a quality product.
• Design and supervise the installation of equipment and systems to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Maintains manufacturing-related documentation / information. This includes but is not limited to blueprints, BOM’s, Routings, databases, machine programs, and APQP documentation.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies / practices to improve efficiency and profitability throughout the plant.
• Responsible for programming rogrammable controllers / machines used in the manufacturing processes. This includes but is not limited to PLC’s, robots, CNC machine, inspection equipment, etc.
• This position supports the continual improvement and compliance of QMS and EMS.
• Manage projects and ensure goals are met that address scope, budget, and on schedule.
• Write procedures and train plant personnel who will operate newly installed or modified equipment according to approved procedures.
• Ensures department production processes are meeting goals for safety, efficiency, reliability and capability.
30+ days ago