Automation Engineer

Consea Overview

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Client Overview
Our client is a multinational global leader in the flow controls solutions industry,with a strong brand reputation in the worldwide market. To aid in their daily operations, we are looking for an Automation Engineer to add to their manufacturing facility.

REPORTS TO:IT Manager

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Find the correct vision cameras and program them to find the specified defects. Automate this whole process.
• Required to design, plan, develop and run automating systems and ensure that these systems work at peak efficiency all the time.
• Create fully automated program from cradle to grave and troubleshoot current automation and programming
• Robotics programming, including 6 axis, 4 axis, and Cartesian from scratch and troubleshooting
• Responsible to troubleshoot the automation problems that arise in the systems and make sure that they are back in proper working order.
• Participate in automation tool selection process for an automated component assembly & testing
• Responsible for automation machine design related duties and design specifications
• Prepare capital justification package of obtaining automation equipment.
• Negotiate with vendors to obtain acceptable bids for construction of automated equipment.
• Manage automation projects and vendors from start to finish.
• Prepare documentation including operator manuals, set-up manuals and service manuals.
• Maintain systems data related to your functional responsibilities according to the matrix located on SharePoint/Global Share Documents/Information Technology/Systems Data Maintenance/.
• Assist the field service technicians to troubleshoot problems as required.
• Assist the builders of the equipment in the resolution of problems to complete the project.
• Develop a test plan to verify that the equipment meets all relevant specifications including safety standards.
• Actively participate in 5S program by achieving and consistently maintaining 3S or higher in personal work area.
• Participate in rotating 5S schedule as auditor for local facility and owner for local common areas.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor s degree in automation engineering or a degreed mechanical, electrical, electronics engineer with at least 5 years experience in the Automation field.
• Experience with PLC, Denso Robotics, Automation Direct, Micrologix, Wago, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, SLC, RSLogix, RSLinx, PanelView, Controllogix, UltraWare, ORMEC, DeviceNet, Profibus, Ethernet I/O, Beckhoff, and automation languages
• Working knowledge of high-level programming language such as Intelligent Actuator XSEL, Visual Basic, IAI robot system.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, ability to dissect a problem and form solutions that meet real-time constraints.
• Proven track record in engineering leadership as well as the ability to develop and implement standard engineering practices providing detailed documentation upon project completion.
• Vision system experience is a plus.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt experience is a plus.

Candidate must show proof of citizenship/visa/alien registration. No sponsorship will be offered for this role.
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