Automation Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops plans for testing and debugging automation equipment while applying knowledge of engineering technology as necessary.
• Programs, troubleshoots, and evaluates any design considerations on new and existing systems and equipment.
• Designs engineering solutions that meet the manufacturing facilities requirements while monitoring budget constraints to maximize production equipment quality and efficiency.
• Assists in the preparation of the scope of a project, cost justification and AFE (overall cost proposal) to senior management for approval as required.
• Maintains awareness of and controls project cost, quality, scope, and schedule to ensure on time delivery of projects within internal budgets. Prepares any necessary progress reports for management.
• Leads or participates in engineering design reviews as required and requested by Management.
• Conducts R&D activities concerned with integration and testing of electronic/mechanical components and systems and in the development of applications.
• Applies mechanical theory, mechanical testing procedures and related knowledge to layout, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production equipment.
• Works with maintenance department to ensure preventative and predictive maintenance compliance.
• Programs software to configure and/or make modifications to automated systems and process control systems, which will include maintaining a backup library of robotic, PLC and other instrumentation software.
• Provides various (daily, weekly, monthly) status reports of progress for various BWAY management members.
• Evaluates, selects, and coordinates with outside vendors for design, machining and fabrication of tooling and systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or a minimum of 7 years equivalent experience
• Experience with hydraulics, robotics, electrical systems, automation
• Experience with stamping, welding, and palletizing a plus
• Strong MS Office, Visio, Inventor, Auto Cad, RSLogix 500 or 5000
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC, industrial sensors, and pneumatic systems
• Excellent analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills
• Has the ability to multi-task, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills