Automation Engineer - Production Systems

EControls is a global provider of innovative, state-of-the-art integrated controls solutions for internal combustion engines and electric drive systems in the off-highway, on-highway, and stationary equipment markets. EControls designs world-class, full-authority engine management systems for major OEMs around the world. Our global engine development labs and engineering staff offer full-range support, from design guidance for base engine conversion to hardware, software, and engine calibration to meet each application's specific requirements.
We are passionate about customer satisfaction and service. We fearlessly engage in any effort that will eliminate our customers’ risk and clear a path to their success. We immerse ourselves in our customers’ world, reveal unknowns and deliver integrated solutions.
We are looking for an experienced Production Automation Engineer to join our growing manufacturing team. 
We have a global footprint ready to serve customers with high-level product support and deep application engineering. The company employs over 700 employees worldwide dedicated to serving our customers and markets on virtually every continent.  We have locations in Texas, and Oklahoma, as well as multiple overseas operations in Europe, and Asia.
Responsibilities

• Defines new and improves existing manufacturing processes
• Facilitate transition from manual to automated manufacturing processes
• Evaluate, design, and implement automated safety solutions for new and existing systems in accordance with all applicable standards
• Responsible for creation of innovative solutions, leveraging appropriate technologies, to drive excellence in safety, quality, and productivity
• Support existing technology systems to ensure correct & uninterrupted operation
• Design, specify and test automated equipment and processes
• Implement improvements in existing automated equipment
• Collaborate in identifying root cause to quality concerns and provide solutions to eliminate

Education & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
• Bachelorof Science degree in a related Engineering Discipline  (Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders including design/production engineering, and manufacturing teams
• Project management including management of outside contractors and vendors
• Complex assembly system design including simulation and tooling interfaces
• Proficiency in maintaining automation equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Power of Analysis
• Continually seeks to accomplish the mission and improve the organization by Displaying a no-excuse can-do attitude