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Job Location Independent Can Co Vandalia - Vandalia, OH
Salary Range $90600.00 - $134900.00 Salary
Job Shift 1st
Description
SUMMARY: The Automation Engineer II is responsible for meeting stringent timelines, budgets, and technical goals of engineering projects in a manufacturing environment. Automation Engineer II will be required to leverage a strong program management skillset developed through experience leading successful engineering projects. Projects may involve new equipment or capital projects, new production line development, new technology introduction, or continuous improvement. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position. The Automation Engineer II is responsible for the project management of mechanical systems, as well as electrical and controls functions, of new and retrofitted processes and equipment, including specification development and programming of PLCs, robots, and servos. This position will also focus on the integration of systems and equipment - design and configuration, documentation, and commissioning. This position may serve as a lead or in a technical review capacity depending upon the project. Must be the site leader in living and driving the Company Core Values and High- Performance Work Culture. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead cross-functional teams in support of new customer requirements, continuous improvement efforts, and expanded product offerings • Implement engineering solutions to solve manufacturing challenges, customer requirements, and product quality improvements from concept to commissioning • Design mechanical systems for new, or modify existing, automated machinery to automate manufacturing processes • Design and specify electrical components for custom automated industrial machines • Coordinate with other engineers and manufacturing and assembly to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production is achieved • Manage individual project budgets and schedules and routinely report progress • Travel (as needed) to vendor sites for design reviews, research, installation, and troubleshooting • Ability to accept design feedback and improvement suggestions and brainstorm with others • Train more junior engineers • Ability to self-direct on projects and tasks and the ability to manage a team • Develop machine and manning timing plans for new production equipment /processes
Work with vendors and suppliers to identify production equipment solutions and industry trends that create higher levels of production efficiency and competitiveness in the specialty can market segment • Select, purchase, approve, and successfully commission new equipment based on requirements and specifications; both specifically stated and individually identified • Work with OEM or contractors on programming, FAT/SAT, start up and debugging • Coordinate with all relevant business functions for new equipment or process approval • Interact regularly with production equipment and operations personnel • Prepares mechanical, electrical, and tool drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor; from concepts provided by multiple information sources • Lead or technical review of SCADA systems • Program new PLC/HMI devices as well as maintain and update existing PLC/HMI systems • Assists with other departments as assigned to address and resolve engineering related issues • Assists in maintaining Engineering file systems and databases by updating and revising accurate and error- free information. This includes but is not limited to drawing files, drawing databases, ECR, and packaging files • Follow Company personnel and product safety requirements including standards such as those from SQF and internal GMPs • All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities requires the following: • Ability to interact and cooperate with all levels of employees and departments • General understanding of Drafting standards and methodologies • Working knowledge of tolerances and material finishes • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with foreign contacts • Ability to adapt and excel in a fast paced and frequently changing work environment based on customer requirements and production demands. • Creativity and curiosity in looking at challenges and opportunities from new perspectives • Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through supplier and customer interactions • BS in ME, IE, EE, Automation, or Related Field or equivalent experience • Minimum of 5 years of automation & integration experience • Expert Knowledge in 3D CAD software • Demonstrated knowledge of SCADA systems • Experience in PLC Programming • Experience in HMI Programming • Ability to coordinate with outside suppliers • Mechanically inclined, strong problem-solving skills, hands-on individual
ADDITIONAL SKILLS DESIRED • Expertise in Solidworks • Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC programming • Machine shop knowledge • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and ergonomic principles • Familiar with 6-Axis robot programming • Familiar with machine vision system principles • Familiar with OEE and Predictive Maintenance data acquisition and analysis EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: B.S. Degree in an Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited College or 2-5 years of professional experience in an automation engineering role. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee regularly is required to; use hands, use fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Job Location Independent Can Co Vandalia - Vandalia, OH
Salary Range $90600.00 - $134900.00 Salary
Job Shift 1st
Description
SUMMARY: The Automation Engineer II is responsible for meeting stringent timelines, budgets, and technical goals of engineering projects in a manufacturing environment. Automation Engineer II will be required to leverage a strong program management skillset developed through experience leading successful engineering projects. Projects may involve new equipment or capital projects, new production line development, new technology introduction, or continuous improvement. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position. The Automation Engineer II is responsible for the project management of mechanical systems, as well as electrical and controls functions, of new and retrofitted processes and equipment, including specification development and programming of PLCs, robots, and servos. This position will also focus on the integration of systems and equipment - design and configuration, documentation, and commissioning. This position may serve as a lead or in a technical review capacity depending upon the project. Must be the site leader in living and driving the Company Core Values and High- Performance Work Culture. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead cross-functional teams in support of new customer requirements, continuous improvement efforts, and expanded product offerings • Implement engineering solutions to solve manufacturing challenges, customer requirements, and product quality improvements from concept to commissioning • Design mechanical systems for new, or modify existing, automated machinery to automate manufacturing processes • Design and specify electrical components for custom automated industrial machines • Coordinate with other engineers and manufacturing and assembly to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of production is achieved • Manage individual project budgets and schedules and routinely report progress • Travel (as needed) to vendor sites for design reviews, research, installation, and troubleshooting • Ability to accept design feedback and improvement suggestions and brainstorm with others • Train more junior engineers • Ability to self-direct on projects and tasks and the ability to manage a team • Develop machine and manning timing plans for new production equipment /processes
Work with vendors and suppliers to identify production equipment solutions and industry trends that create higher levels of production efficiency and competitiveness in the specialty can market segment • Select, purchase, approve, and successfully commission new equipment based on requirements and specifications; both specifically stated and individually identified • Work with OEM or contractors on programming, FAT/SAT, start up and debugging • Coordinate with all relevant business functions for new equipment or process approval • Interact regularly with production equipment and operations personnel • Prepares mechanical, electrical, and tool drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor; from concepts provided by multiple information sources • Lead or technical review of SCADA systems • Program new PLC/HMI devices as well as maintain and update existing PLC/HMI systems • Assists with other departments as assigned to address and resolve engineering related issues • Assists in maintaining Engineering file systems and databases by updating and revising accurate and error- free information. This includes but is not limited to drawing files, drawing databases, ECR, and packaging files • Follow Company personnel and product safety requirements including standards such as those from SQF and internal GMPs • All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities requires the following: • Ability to interact and cooperate with all levels of employees and departments • General understanding of Drafting standards and methodologies • Working knowledge of tolerances and material finishes • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with foreign contacts • Ability to adapt and excel in a fast paced and frequently changing work environment based on customer requirements and production demands. • Creativity and curiosity in looking at challenges and opportunities from new perspectives • Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through supplier and customer interactions • BS in ME, IE, EE, Automation, or Related Field or equivalent experience • Minimum of 5 years of automation & integration experience • Expert Knowledge in 3D CAD software • Demonstrated knowledge of SCADA systems • Experience in PLC Programming • Experience in HMI Programming • Ability to coordinate with outside suppliers • Mechanically inclined, strong problem-solving skills, hands-on individual
ADDITIONAL SKILLS DESIRED • Expertise in Solidworks • Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC programming • Machine shop knowledge • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and ergonomic principles • Familiar with 6-Axis robot programming • Familiar with machine vision system principles • Familiar with OEE and Predictive Maintenance data acquisition and analysis EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: B.S. Degree in an Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited College or 2-5 years of professional experience in an automation engineering role. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee regularly is required to; use hands, use fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.