The Job

An Automation Engineer contributes to the success of Hartwig by working hand-in-hand with our Sales and Application teams to provide support and be a technical resource while identifying automation solutions to ensure a customer's success. The ideal candidate will have an inquisitive nature, willing and able to ask questions of customers, suppliers, and fellow team members necessary to assimilate meaningful, automation solutions. Main responsibilities include:

The customers we serve are in a variety of industries and rely on the Hartwig team to provide the best manufacturing solutions and support to the CNC machine tool industry. This full-time position on our growing Automation Team is based in our Kansas City, MO office.

• Work with customers to ensure their automation needs are clearly defined and documented
• Build and maintain a trusting relationship with our vendor network
• Work with team to solicit automation solutions internally or from our vendor network
• Coordinate communications and meetings with customers and vendors
• Research cost effective components and innovative solutions
• Generate accurate sequence of operations, concept drawings for cell layouts, end of arm tooling and material handling using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Generate RFQ's for outsourced solutions and obtain quotes for equipment sourced internally
• Assemble project costs for labor, purchased content, assembly, and installation
• Track project progress, project management, and assess results of completed projects
• Monitor and present project reports accurately and timely
• Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project milestones
• Attend and actively participate in supplier and company sales training programs
• Submit daily communication on achievements, roadblocks, and project milestones
• Ability to travel overnight 20% of the time

The Skills

Individuals who ideally fit this role should meet the following qualifications:

• Two-year degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Experience in machine tool processes & automation engineering preferred
• Okuma machine programming experience is preferred
• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office software, Gantt Charts, CAD software and personal computers
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of automation, end of arm tooling and machine tending best practices
• Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and background
• Experience in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, PLC's, HMI's and robot platform and programming (Fanuc preferred)
• Knowledge and understanding of current RIA safety standards
• Familiarity with engineering and quality practices including Cpk, PPAP, print reading, GD&T
• Experience with in-process/post process inspection (CMM's, contact and non-contact gages
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, professional demeanor and customer confidence and relationship building abilities
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision or oversight
• Capable of building lasting and trusting relationships with customers and vendors
• Excellent attention to detail

The Organization, The Team and Our Benefits

Hartwig's team of over 200 professionals throughout the U.S. is dedicated to helping manufacturers control and power the growth of their business. To achieve this, team members are given the tools and training for success. In addition to a comprehensive first year training program and on-going professional development, Hartwig provides a full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.

Compensation is also a key element in your decision to join the Hartwig team. Our 401k program has a 20% match and team members are bonus eligible.

As an Automation Engineer at Hartwig, you will also be provided a laptop and cellphone.

With over 75 team members who have been with us 10 years or longer and over 12,000 installations since our founding in 1960, Hartwig has gained a reputation for superior service, integrity, and support. We would be honored to have you consider joining our team.

Hartwig, Inc., including all operating subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.