Lead Automation Engineer
Core
Lead automation projects to drive manufacturing efficiency across 5+ US sites.
Role type
Lead Automation Engineer
Builds
Automation projects and manufacturing improvements
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
Automation project management, Supplier management, Financial justification, Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR), Manufacturing process analysis, Controls and robotic programming troubleshooting, PLC ladder logic, HMI programming, Robot programming
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Forging/Machining/Grinding/Assembly processes, Bi-lingual (Spanish)
Technologies
PLC, HMI, Robotics
Responsibilities
Identify automation opportunities, Develop scopes of work, Establish automation supply base, Prepare financial justification, Develop Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR), Procure equipment and tooling, Recommend improvements to manufacturing operations, Troubleshoot existing automation, Attend trade shows and seminars
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC