Senior Automation Engineer

Description:

As part of the Novares team, you will oversee the manufacturing automation process at multiple sites for the Business Unit (AMEC, American Engine Components). The BU has 6 manufacturing plants (4 in Wisconsin and 2 in Mexico).

Responsibilities Include:

• Work with manufacturing and engineering teams to determine the requirements of the machine and develop specifications for machine functions, user interface, and quality control for high reliability.
• Key contributor in development and implementation of a long-term wide-ranging Operations Improvement plan including the development of an automation strategy for multiple manufacturing plants.
• Builds and delivers the roadmap for the development and growth of new and existing automation processes.
• Work closely with manufacturing to monitor and improve efficiency and output.
• Proficient in designing electrical control systems using AutoCAD/Solid works electric, pneumatic diagrams, enclosure/panel layouts, power, logic, and safety circuits.
• Design and engineer various industrial process control systems that integrate new and existing hardware and software.
• Design automated assembly line equipment and programming.
• Design automated test fixtures and maintenance.
• Program PLC based systems across multiple platforms.
• Developing the machine code in PLC or DCS systems as well as Human Machine Interface (HMI), software so that equipment functions as specified.
• Develop new software and hardware designs to meet machine requirements.
• Advance programming experience with AB/Rockwell software using compact/control Logix platform PLCS using studio designer 5000/RSLOGIX 500, Beckhoff controls programming with TWINCAT 2 & 3 and familiar with SIEMENS C++/C#/python/visual studio/SQL database programming
• Designing industrial HMI/OIT Panels with panel view plus OI panels using factory talk view studio (SE and ME) windows CE, basic networking, experience with Wonderware, indusoft, and 3rd party HMI programs.
• Integrating many different types of hardware devices and I/O systems (sensors, actuators, pneumatics, servos/motion controls, robotics, lasers, printers, scanners, and many other types of devices).
• Machine vision systems.
• Assist with technical writing of scope of work, operating and user guides
• Research components and technology available from suppliers, determine ways to increase reliability of controls and reduce costs.
• Train and mentor peer group on automation concepts and skills.

CANDIDATE BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor’s in Automation or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent discipline
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional areas
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of product/process flow and design for high-volume manufacturing including robotic automation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person