Sr automation control engineer
department: research & development
employment type: full time
location: mex-juarez-plant #2 p
description
through focus in controls and automation engineering, support ongoing production activities, participate in the improvement of existing processes and development of new technologies.
key responsibilities
* document, define, measure and improve existing manufacturing processes using industry accepted automation and controls engineering techniques (plcs, data base management, etc.)
* document, define, measure and improve existing software validation processes using industry accepted automation and controls engineering techniques (unit testing, integration testing, sqa, etc.)
* ensure that the use and application of manufacturing processes, techniques, and tools are optimal in terms of quality and productivity.
* research, define, develop, and implement new state of the art manufacturing processes, methods, and technologies.
* integrate and automate existing manufacturing systems and processes.
* implement and champion continuous process improvement methodologies and techniques.
* understand process capability metrics and work with process engineers to improve the performance of the operation overall, from an equipment/controls/automation perspective.
* perform iq, oq, and pq validations as needed because of equipment and sw modifications and/or implementations.
* mechanical/electrical equipment and software installation, qualification, validation, maintenance, and trouble shooting.
* improve equipment capacity, uptime efficiency, and reliability.
* develop and conduct process and equipment training courses and produce associated course material.
* analyze, specify, and implement cost effective equipment that improves operational performance and output.
* cost performance, equipment cost justification, breakeven points analysis.
* manufacturing process database management when needed (troubleshooting).
* ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
* ensures the effective fulfillment of objectives and deadlines assigned to the group.
* comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to management team and/or human resources.
* participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
* participate actively in design process for optical engineering applications for computer vision / processing projects.
* perform other duties as assigned.
* coach and mentor junior engineers, supervisors, technicians, leads and line personnel on process issues
skills, knowledge & expertise
* undergraduate degree in mechanical / electrical engineering, mechatronics, manufacturing technology or any applicable engineering discipline.
* 5-7 years relevant experience in controls / automation engineering, or related field, is required.
* strong pc software programming experience in c ++, c sharp, sql server, visual basic in a manufacturing environment.
* strong hands-on experience in programming, troubleshooting, modification and programs creation from cero with the following technologies:
* rockwell automation software: studio 5000 (rslogix 5000), factory talk machine edition/site edition, servomotion controls system as kinetix servodrives, advance process control as fuzzy logix, pid function and functional charts languague, ethernet-ip / tcp-ip networks.
* strong experience to create electrical design, schematics, drawings in autocad, and controls panel design/creation (research supplier products for assembly components), develop electrical bill of materials.
* 5+ years of experience in fanuc robotics pick-place applications, irvision system, adept and omron scara robots
* strong experience programming vision systems using cognex and matrox software’s, datamatrix/bar codes.
* familiar with rfid technology, label printing,
* other technology is a plus: 3d printing, laser marking, laser trimming, 5 axis cnc machines, infrared system, ultraviolet system.
* six sigma training and experience (green belt minimum) preferred.
* fda regulated environment experience (highly desirable).
* hands‑on experience in optical engineering to select lenses, camera, and mechanical design for computer vision applications is highly desirable.
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