Position Title : Senior Automation / Controls Engineer
Position is 100% onsite role in Salt Lake City, UTAH
FLSA Status : Exempt
Position Summary
The Sr. Automation / Controls Engineer has a leadership role providing solutions to complex problems, machine upgrades, creates machine specs, and outsources machine builds.
A key player to support business unit needs with respect to data collection, scrap and MUV reduction, OEE and yield improvements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Experience with high volume fully automated production machines.
- Hands on experience with the following but not limited to : Machine design, machine fixture design, CAM driven machines, pneumatic actuators, servos, stepper motors, EFD dispensing valves, vision systems, sensors, sonic welding, pick-and-place mechanisms, pad printing, electrical test instruments, air-leak testers.
- Extensive experience with PLC (preferably Allen Bradley) control, HMI, I / Os
- Experience with electrical hardware, schematics, and wiring.
- Networking and automatic data acquisition.
- Determine machine requirements, evaluate needs and translate them into feasible and economical equipment solutions.
- Capable to perform reverse engineering, measure and spec out tooling, and create 3D models and 2D drawings. Must be proficient in SolidWorks.
- Provide knowledge on capabilities of key automation suppliers and providers of automation design and equipment manufacturing.
- Experience with lean manufacturing experience (yield improvements, machine uptime improvements, MUV / scrap reduction, changeover time reduction)
- Experience with process validation support IQ / OQ / PQ
- Six-Sigma Methodology (DOE, Process Capability, Gage R&R, etc). -
- Diagnose and provide feedback for product nonconformance, CAPAs, and customer complaints.
- Direct experience required in formulating detailed project plans and managing activities / tasks and track progress electronically.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate concepts, challenges, and project plans to all levels of the organization.
Knowledge & Skills
- Extensive experience using project and program planning tools and software packages to create, manage, and track project results.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated business acumen and successful experience managing all aspects of programs, including communicating with stakeholders and directing matrixed teams and resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results.
Travel Requirements
Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment.
- Work is performed in a clean room environment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time; depending on the machine they are operating.
- Operator is required to use computer or touch screen to accept work order data.
- Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
- 7+ years of experience in related field
Work Environment
- This is largely a sedentary role.
- This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment with occasional work performed in a clean room environment.
- Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 pounds
- Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time
30+ days ago