Senior Industry 4.0 Engineer (System Design and Simulation)

Job Description

Job Description

The Sr. Engineer in this role will

provide project leadership and support to our innovation projects. This role will encompass projects such as Autonomous Guided Vehicles (Tugger, Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, E-Cart etc.

Industrial Robots and Collaborative robots, system design and simulation, data analytic including Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence.

This role is to lead efforts to develop system design and simulation for automation cells for manufacturing and / or material movement.

Key areas of manufacturing support include : Aluminum Foundry, Machining, Assembly, Material Handling, and Plastic injection molding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Design automatic cell design of concept and development projects using 3-dimensional software. Brainstorm and align concept, work vendors for detailed quote and project.
• Identify technological solution and Develop concepts, select, and implement the best technology as per the business needs.

Ensure selected technological project has good return on investment (ROI).

• Project Management experience of leading complex industrial automation projects including managing timeline, schedules, vendor and stakeholders communication and interactions.
• Good understanding of functionality of industrial automation, material handling and manufacturing equipment’s such as AGV’s, Cobot’s, Robots, Automatic Conveyors, and Industrial automation.
• Collaborate and facilitate best practice sharing with all ConMet manufacturing sites and functions.
• Hands on experience in leading and managing innovative and industrial automation projects for manufacturing facilities.

Education and Experience :

• 4-year Degree in Engineering discipline required. Degree in Industrial Automation preferred
• Minimum 10 years or more experience in implementing innovative projects related to Industry 4.0 and Digitalization in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in 3-dimensional system design using Creo / Solid works for industrial automatic cells.
• Data Analytics, Critical Reasoning, Justification, Presentation & Decision-making Ability.
• Hands on Project Management Experience in leading multisite projects.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and operational excellence is preferred.
• Experience in supporting and leading improvement activities in high pace manufacturing environment running 24 / 7
• Hands on experience in implementing SMART factory concepts by using IoT devices

About ConMet :

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, structural castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry.

Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers.

Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.

ConMet is committed to creating products and services that align with critical customer needs. The development of more efficient products, processes, and technology that transform the way customers run and maintain their vehicles is central to ConMet’s vision.

Diversity & Inclusion Pledge :

At ConMet, differences are not ignored, but celebrated. Our goal is to encourage a deeper knowing of our people, pulling out knowledge and experiences to ignite creativity.

We are committed to achieving workplace equity by intentionally creating a work environment where all people are respected, accepted and have a sense of belonging.

Because people are what drive our success, ConMet’s Diversity and Inclusion program empowers all employees to embrace their individuality and share their abilities to further our innovations, thus improving the lives of our employees and customers, and strengthening our position as a leader in our market.

Compensation & Benefits

• Excellent base salary and targeted annual bonus structure
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical / dental / vision coverage, life and disability protection
• Innovative vacation plan
• Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet / Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company 401k program match
• Wellness reimbursement

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws ( Protected Characteristics ).

Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential.

The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.