Itw thermal and fluid management components filtertek
is looking a:
automation engineer.
summary:
adjusts, maintains and troubleshoots a variety of automated assembly, vision, robotics, and testing equipment to ensure proper function with correct outputs and part quality. Actively participates in design reviews of new equipment and apqp process. Follows all business and safety guidelines. Assists as needed in other areas of manufacturing. able to work in a fast paced environment and change priorities quickly based on priorities.
duties and responsibilities:
* adjust, maintain and troubleshoot automation and test equipment to maximize uptime and outputs, ensure product quality and prevent product non-conformances related to automation activities. familiar with high and low voltage systems.
* actively participates in new equipment design reviews, apqp process, and assists automation manager on new automation/ equipment builds to ensure on time delivery of equipment meeting project requirements.
* understands plc ladder logic programs and uses it to debug and troubleshoot processes. Ability to program and make program changes. good understanding of robotics, able to touch up points and recalibrate positions when necessary.
* maintain plc and robot backups on server.
* work with outside equipment vendors remotely or onsite to fix equipment when it is beyond our expertise.
* drive root cause analysis within the automation team.
* oversees and maintains preventative maintenance program.
* instruct, direct, and check the work of less experienced technicians. verify logbook entries are being completed.
* mentor and coach less experiences technicians in job specifics and processes.
* design and fabricate small fixtures for equipment. Ability to run tool room equipment
* maintains required spare parts inventory to minimize machine downtime – create po’s and order parts when necessary within defined budget.
* creates new equipment/automation maintenance documents.
* effectively communicates with other shifts, operators, technicians to give and receive updates on equipment status.
* recommends cost savings, labor and ergonomic improvements to improve business operations.
* has authority and responsibility to stop processes due to quality or safety concerns
* assists others with finding and implementing corrective actions resulting from customer rejections.
* actively participates in daily production meetings to help set appropriate priorities.
* ensures good housekeeping within the plant.
* strong safety advocate – identifies and eliminates potential concerns. Follows all safety guidelines
* support production with an on call status. rotating weekend shifts are required.
requirements:
* 5 + years of experience in mechanical/robotics/assembly/testing production equipment.
* working knowledge of robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electric and vision systems; sonic welding and injection molding for both relay and solid state machinery.
* 2-4 years related basic problem solving and processing skills in relation to injection molding and automation equipment.
* basic understanding of rjg process monitoring methodology is a plus.
* experience with tool and die (metal stamping – injection molds) highly preferred
* must possess good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, excellent visual skills for accessing functionality of equipment, above basic mathematical skills and reasoning ability.
* able to read, understand and make shop drawings or blueprints (autocad).
* knowledge of osha requirements to include electrical safety, machine guarding, and authorized lockout/tagout procedures.
* working knowledge of computer software, email, excel, word and internet.
* possess strong work ethic, is a self starter, has good attendance and works successfully in team settings.
* possess dexterity and flexibility to allow for work around various machines that require crawling, kneeling, reaching, bending and standing. must be able to stand for a full shift (8 hours).
* ability to lift up to 50 pounds sporadically.
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o strong knowledge in plc allen bradley, ethernel, panel view.
o language c++/labvieew
o cognex vision system