Automation Engineer General

At HTC Global Services our consultants have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Paid-Time-Off, Paid Holidays, 401K matching, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, and a variety of other perks.

Description:

Lead problem-solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling, equipment, and conveyor performance issues and downtime on high-volume automated machining systems.

Skills Required:

• Coordinate resources to find root causes and fixes, manage and break down problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods
• Handle setup and maintenance of industrial barcode printers
• Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different types of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement in quality and delivery
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
• Update program backups for machinery and automation
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD
• Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks, and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software
• Work overtime and weekends as needed

Skills Preferred:
Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)

Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
• Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal), VFD, Servo (Siemens 840D Powerline and 840D Solutionline), Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics, and use AutoCAD
• Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements
• Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry
• Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• Lean Tools 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience
• Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
• Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred

Education Required:

• High School Diploma

Our success as a company is built on practicing inclusion and embracing diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Together we work to create and maintain an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected. At HTC Global Services, our differences are embraced and celebrated. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. HTC is proud to be recognized as a National Minority Supplier.

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