Robotics/Automation Engineer
Position overview: As part of our team, the Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing and testing automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Primary Responsibilities: Recommend, design, simulating, programming, and operational testing of electrical and mechanical automation systems.
Maintain, repair and troubleshooting of automation system controls, including but not limited to: Motors, Drives, PLC, User interfaces and Robotic Systems.
Integrate and program other electrical and automation components such as: vision systems, laser systems, sensors, actuators, servos, light curtains, emergency stops, and other safety equipment.
Develop and maintain clear and accurate documentation for automated equipment, process, and validations.
Maintain and monitor manufacturing automation and quality of output as on an ongoing basis to align with lean manufacturing standards and practice.
Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on manufacturing automation. Perform in-house equipment calibrations. Perform wiring and wiring repair for equipment and facility as needed, working with AC and DC Voltage.
Source vendors to maintain spare parts inventory
Job Skills & Attributes: Recognizes that individual goals contribute toward accomplishing team outcomes. Demonstrates the ability to follow through with work assignments and support management's policies and procedures. Is able to provide the status of work assignments at any time and can quickly produce any documentation or information that is needed. Uses various software packages to maintain and update documents and records. Develops plans that are aligned with corporate policies and budgets.