Process Engineer (Automation Controls Engineer)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to join a dynamic global gear technology group and be part of a company that promises to "wow your world"? IMS Gear, a leading producer of gear technologies for the automotive industry, is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Automation Engineer (hands-on).

About IMS Gear :

With a history spanning over 160 years, IMS Gear has consistently grown, thanks to our customer-centric approach, problem-solving expertise, and an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Headquartered in Donaueschingen, Germany, we operate globally with a workforce of about 3,600 employees across Europe, North America, and Asia.

You support our team as

Process Engineer (Automation Controls Engineer)

Reports to : Business Unit Manager

We are currently seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for debug and failure identification along with problem resolution on 4 automated assembly lines and various other injection molding and metal processing automations.

Job Type : Full-time, 08 : 00 am to 04 : 30pm

Work Location : In person (Gainesville, GA)

Responsibilities :

• Conduct machine and process capability studies and make improvements as needed
• Supports in FMEA, APQP and Control Plan creation and review process
• Develop suggestions for investments & give recommendations
• Conduct complex commissioning / acceptance of equipment and machines
• Select released suppliers for indirect material, request and evaluate offers in coordination with supplier
• Define process parameters and ensure adherence
• Create and adapt work instructions
• Develop automation concepts, support process development for new projects, coordinate with Industrial Engineering and implement
• Prepare, evaluate and coordinate complex solution concepts constructively
• Carry out complex and constructive examinations on function, layout and design of machines and electrical installations (feasibility), select / modify components
• Develop and carry out the construction of smaller complex process solutions
• Modify and implement complex existing processes, functions and elements constructively (e.g. extend existing installations)
• Commissioning of processes and measuring systems
• To program machine controls and teach robots
• Ensure safety of machines and installations and design and implement preliminary tests (feasibility study and specifications)
• Identify and implement potentials for savings
• Develop and implement measures for process optimization, initiate implementation incl. new partial process solutions and modification of manufacturing processes
• Participates in 8D problem-solving activities (internal / external), analyze complex alarms and remove root causes
• Keep automation maintenance history up to date and ensure exchange of information in SharePoint
• Support beyond BU-level in case of complex process changes and faults
• Determine root causes for complaints and develop corrective actions
• Plan spare parts requirements and initiate orders
• Introduce employees to installations, instruct them and create training material
• Supervision of interns and bachelor students
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations (environment according ISO14001, compliance, work safety) with company and BU-standards.
• Initiate process improvement projects using data-driven and statistically designed experiments to enhance quality, reduce cost, enhance safety, and increase earnings
• Assists quality department to verify process parameters and monitor functionality of quality related devices
• On call when required
• Other duties as assigned

Education Requirements :

Skills Requirements :

Knowledge or experience with the following (desired) :

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IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

If you are ready to contribute to our success and experience your own wow moments, apply now to be part of the IMS Gear family!

8am to 4 : 30pm