Lead and assist G&W in identification, developing, and deploying automation projects.
Assess automation opportunities and help create innovative equipment designs to streamline manufacturing processes and solve complex problems.
Work with internal and external partners to develop machine design concepts and robotic technologies.
Work on integration, programming, commissioning, and implementation of robotics and automation projects.
Support Industry 4.0 IoT device setup, support, and analytics.
Develop equipment requirements and specifications for specialized molding, assembly, and visual inspection processes.
Create systems diagrams, electrical install drawings, BOM lists, and material procurements.
Collaborate with operations leadership in research and selection of current and new technologies, applications, and design alternatives that will have the highest potential impact on plant productivity.
Develop systems and measures that appropriately assess the performance of automation initiatives, analyzing results, and providing appropriate recommendations to leadership to drive strategic business decisions.
Ensure effective and timely project completion by regularly monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving roadblocks.
Develop and maintain expertise on plant-wide processes and equipment.
Provide hands-on support for troubleshooting equipment.
Provide technical guidance, problem-solving, and advice to all employee levels in the operation and maintenance of new equipment.
Create, update, and audit work procedures, standard work, and process instructions.
Remain current on the latest developments in automation technologies and incorporate them into new initiatives.

Requirements

Holds a Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering preferred or other engineering disciplines.
Has 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in production automation.
Has experience in writing PLC codes for Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, GE, or other industry-standard PLC platforms.
Has experience in writing HMI code using Ignition, FactoryTalk View (RSView), or other industry-standard graphical interfaces.
Has experience with robotics and diligence with safety protocols and recognizing potential hazards.
Possesses demonstrated problem-solving and team facilitating skills.
Ideally you will also have exposure to Vision systems.
SQL and python programming experience is a plus.
Statistical process control experience is a plus.
Demonstrated project management capabilities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Health club membership program and reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
401 (k)
Annual Profit Sharing
Vacation

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation projectsmachine designrobotics programmingPLC codingHMI codingSQLPythonstatistical process controlequipment specificationssystems diagrams

Soft Skills

problem-solvingteam facilitationproject managementtechnical guidancecollaborationcommunicationtroubleshootinganalytical skillsleadershipinnovation