Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Automation, Robotics Technology
Valmont Industries, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Omaha • New York • United States
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About the role
- This position is responsible as the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & Robotics Technology for Valmont Manufacturing processes across the organization including steel, aluminum, fiberglass composites, and concrete.
- The position will have responsibility for developing and leading the implementation of new manufacturing technologies and processes as well as improving existing processes.
- Incumbent will have responsibility for developing methods to improve Valmont’s quality, capability, and competitiveness related to fabrication, specifically in the areas of thermal cutting, bending, forming, welding, coatings, process, robotics, and automation.
- Position will also be responsible for establishing manufacturing best practices in key focus areas as well as supporting the development of technical talent among peers as well as at the individual manufacturing site level.
- Manages manufacturing technologies and remains in touch with cutting-edge and new-to-world technologies via experience in other industries, trade shows, collaborations, periodicals, and other research for inclusion in the Valmont technology roadmap.
- Will be involved in projects or project teams regarding advanced manufacturing engineering processes and will maintain /communicate the project schedule, budget, performance, and objectives.
- The position will responsible for the development, implementation, and management of projects to improve manufacturing operations and processes through automation.
- These projects will reduce manufacturing costs and transform how products are manufactured within our industry.
- The position requires the ability to communicate directly with all levels of the Valmont organization and, when necessary, with customers and suppliers.
Requirements
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a technical degree with equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering required.
- Advanced knowledge of Lean Methodologies required.
- Experience across various lean tools and lean systems thinker.
- Construction / Machinery Project Management experience leading teams & managing vendors as a project manager and/or project team leader
- Proven successful experience leading and driving change on multiple projects
- Proven history of problem solving in an environment involving welding, thermal cutting, forming, machining, assembly, and other manufacturing processes
- Advanced skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor
- Well-versed in robotics (Fanuc/Yaskawa/Kuka/Nachi)
- Proficient designing/programming/troubleshooting with Allen-Bradley PLC Hardware & Software (i.e. Control Logix 5000, Factory Talk Studio, etc.)
- Strong leadership skills and effective at motivating and managing vision and purpose
- The ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Aptitude of making decisions involving varied levels of risk and ambiguity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail in a collaborative work environment
Benefits
- Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
- Work Life Support
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
manufacturing engineeringLean Methodologiesweldingthermal cuttingformingmachiningassemblyroboticsprogrammingtroubleshooting
Soft Skills
leadershipproblem solvingcommunicationdecision makingmotivationcollaborationattention to detailtime managementadaptabilityproject management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering