Are you an Automation Engineer with a passion for leadership? Do you have experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting? If so, this new role with Flexco may be just what you are seeking!
Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to work in our flagship facility in Downers Grove! This role will work with cross-functional teams to design and improve machines and processes at Flexco.
This is your opportunity to work in an environment where the culture is focused on People First, Better Together, Customer Centered, Forward Thinking, and Committed to Excellence. Flexco has consistently been named to the list of the “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” and is consistently recognized for charitable contributions in the area.
Senior Automation Engineer's at Flexco can expect a starting compensation of between $100,000.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience and skills.
Senior Automation Engineer
Location: Downers Grove
Department: Automation Engineering
Pay Grade: DG16
Purpose: To provide experienced Automation/Electrical Engineering related technical expertise in order to optimize production processes, enhance efficiency, ensure product quality, and contribute to the overall success of the manufacturing operations.
What you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Automation Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering role
- Proven expertise in Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly
- Experienced in Troubleshooting electrical/electronic related issues in manufacturing equipment
- Proven knowledge and practice of safety protocols when exposed to high voltage applications
- Experienced in programming/troubleshooting PLC’s (Mitsubishi & Allen Bradley preferred), robots (Fanuc, Epson & UR preferred), vision systems (Cognex and Keyence preferred) etc.
- Experienced in identifying equipment required for implementing in-house manufacturing capabilities
- Knowledge and proficiency in 3D CAD and drawing detailing, Solidworks preferred.
- Familiarity with TQM and Lean Six Sigma principles is preferred
- The ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment.
- Previous experience working around electrical circuits/panels including high voltage ones.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% or time, sometimes over weekends.
- Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
What you will be doing:
- Provide technical leadership to the Automation Engineering Team.
- Mentor and collaborate with a small group of engineers and technicians to successfully execute manufacturing related projects aligned with the company objectives.
- Collaborate with Continuous Improvement team amongst others to optimize existing manufacturing processes for improved safety, quality, delivery and cost goals by utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- Provide information as needed for important manufacturing decisions involving calculating production, labor and material costs and estimating future requirements by taking into account, capability, capacity, cost, upstream and downstream processes and effects on total manufacturing system.
- Contribute to the development and review of electrical, wiring and safety standards.
- Research and Recommend the purchase of new equipment and/or modifications to existing equipment to improve operations.
- Recommend maintenance procedures, spare parts inventory etc. required to maximize production efficiency of production equipment and minimize their downtime.
- Design and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment in accordance with applicable regulations and codes.
- Perform programming, troubleshooting and updating on PLC’s in structured text and ladder logic, for new and existing equipment.
- Perform programming, troubleshooting and updating on robots, vision systems etc, for new and existing equipment.