Automation Engineer Leader

Company: Integrated Resources
Location: Mebane
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Job Description: Pay Rate: ***-***/hr

Position Summary:
Automation Engineer provides technical support in order to assure all different automation processes in plant. Coordinates the necessary operations for current technology and helps to develop new solutions for new products. Ability to interact with large cross section of companies Employee base ranging from hourly line worker, team lead, shift supervisor, Quality Department, Tool Room, Maintenance Team. Trouble shoot and resolve product issues and incorporate Continuous Improvement Projects. Is technically competent and is capable of handling all projects within his discipline.
Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety of employees by maintaining knowledge of industrial safety issues and complying with all applicable safety, regulatory, and hygiene standards.
Train personnel to perform tasks.
Work closely with other functional areas and work centers, including Security, Quality, Packaging, Production Planning, Tool Room, Maintenance to coordinate an efficient production workflow.
Schedule and assign personnel to perform tasks
Work to enhance overall effectiveness and productivity through the application of Lean Enterprise principles and tools including Practical Process Improvement (PPI), standard work, visual management, and daily accountability.
Work with new product commercialization teams to successfully introduce new products.
Create, update and maintain departmental metrics.
Responsible for meeting the commitment dates of the new installations in plant.
Responsible for disconnection and connection of new equipment, as well as its transfer.
Development of suppliers and contractors within his discipline.
Analyze and correct problems in critical areas of the plant.
Responsible for innovation and improvement projects in the plant based on automated processes.
Develops investment requests for the approval of new projects.
Responsible for the training and development of the technical team on all automation and control activities such as PLCs.
In charge of managing backups for all machines programs and document all updates or changes performed.
Develops programs and/or integrations on productive equipment for the OEE improvement.
Coordinate IQ, OQ and PQ qualifications for Automated cells document results with detailed technical reports.
Troubleshoot production issues and keep production running to support customer requirements until corrective actions can be implemented
Ability to problem solve and implement corrective actions for Clients both internal and external
Represent automation engineering on new product development teams insuring new products that are brought to market are capable of being manufactured to accepted specifications.
Support NPD for the following:
o Automation FMEA
o Design FMEA
Support daily Gemba meeting
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Automation or Mechatronics Engineering
5+ years with automation and control systems
4.0 industry knowledge a plus.
Computer Skills: must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
PLC Skills: must be familiar with leader diagram and different industrial automation software such as Rockwell/Allen Bradley.
A working knowledge of SAP a plus.
Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO standards, Lean manufacturing concepts and familiarization of FDA regulations desired.
Willing to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10%
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