Automation Engineer III
Summary
Designs, fabricates, assembles, troubleshoots, and maintains mechanical elements of automated manufacturing cells, using CNC mills and lathes, welding, basic fabrication, 3D printers, SolidWorks, and CAM software. Requires a BA/BS with 6-9+ years, MA/MS with 3-6+ years, or AA/AS/technical school with 8-12+ years.
Highlights
- Experience
- 6-9+ years, 3-6+ years, or 8-12+ years depending on degree
- Education
- BA/BS, MA/MS, or AA/AS/Technical School
- Department
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
Automation Engineer III
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Charlestown, NH
Description
Design, fabricate and assemble the mechanical elements of automated manufacturing cells. Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical elements of existing cells.
Key Responsibilities
Scope , Education and Experience
Scope
Education and Experience
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Charlestown, NH
Description
Design, fabricate and assemble the mechanical elements of automated manufacturing cells. Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical elements of existing cells.
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanically focused automation engineer:
- Integrate mechanical elements of a system.
- Design and manufacture mechanical elements of a cell.
- Use standard mechanic's tools to build new and troubleshoot/repair existing systems.
- Specific equipment & software: CNC mills and lathes, welding, basic fabrication, 3D printers. Familiarity with sheet metal and weldment design. SolidWorks, CAM software (any).
- Responsible for several components of a project or a complex component of a larger project.
- Responsible for small projects to medium projects within functional discipline.
- Contributes to their team or department by applying their knowledge of one or more functional areas.
- Fully developed professional able to work without direct guidance or direction from others.
- Works closely with leaders and operators to support continuous improvement.
- Communicates professionally with leadership, teammates and operations personnel using appropriate technical language and descriptions.
- Has in depth knowledge of the discipline and role.
- Works and communicates well with other members of the engineering team and with members of the production team as well as external vendors.
- Accepts and incorporates customer feedback and specifications into designs and projects.
- Troubleshoots and resolves intermediate issues with existing systems within the company.
- Works with operators, technicians and vendors as required to resolve troubleshooting issues.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, datasheets and computer-generated reports.
- Implements operating procedures, resolves system malfunctions, and provides technical information.
- Provides training and ongoing support on manufacturing systems.
- Is able to prioritize work to adapt to current company needs.
- Creates schematics, blueprints, and work instructions for small to large projects.
- Sources components and prepares specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
- Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Scope , Education and Experience
Scope
- Requires in-depth knowledge and experience.
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
- Continuously seeks to expand their knowledge.
- Works independently; receives minimal guidance.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
- Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement.
Education and Experience
- BA/BS degree w/6-9+ years' experience or MA/MS degree w/3-6+ years' experience or AA/AS/Technical School w/8-12+ years' experience.