Manufacturing Process Engineer

As a Manufacturing Process / Automation Engineer, this individual will use their technical knowledge and expertise to assist manufacturing in the development of new manufacturing processes and standards using a variety of automation and mechanical engineering concepts.

CANDIDATE BACKGROUND:

• Bachelors in Automation, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent discipline
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional areas
• Automotive experience ideally but manufacturing is a must
• No sponsorship available now or in the future

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Understanding of PLC programming with knowledge of Rockwell software
• PLC programming experience in structured text and ladder logic experience in designing software controls for many types of industrial automated systems.
• Experience with the techniques required for interfacing, communicating, controlling, and troubleshooting automated machinery.

Duties:

• 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.
• 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.