What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation Engineer position at Bestinfo Systems LLC?
Senior Automation Engineer _Buffalo-NY_Full-Time (FTE)_Direct Hire
Position: Senior Automation Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time (FTE)
Location: Buffalo-NY
Base Salary: $125,000 to $165,000 Best-in-class benefits
Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
Responsibilities:
*Identify, develop, and recommend appropriate cost-effective manufacturing automation systems that will provide cost savings and/or increased throughput to existing and future-state factory systems.
*Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency, utilization, and output on existing and future manufacturing processes.
*Oversee specification and purchase of automation capital equipment, ensuring a balance between optimizing technological capabilities and return on investment.
*Interact and interface with employees from other departments and external automation integrators for issues and project implementations.
*Lead initiatives in the standardization of automated systems and equipment, including the preparation of standards/specifications and safety for hardware and software within the plant; provide complete and thorough documentation for all activities of this role.
*Lead continued manufacturing improvement activities involving automation components such as RFID systems, vision systems, robotics, etc. resulting in productivity increases through throughput increase and process variation reduction.
*Provide support and continued development to existing automation projects already in service within the company's facilities.
*Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automation related software and hardware issues.
*Travel may be required as systems are being researched, developed, and installed.
*Identify automation opportunities within existing production systems.
*Comprehend and minimize impact to continued production whilst implementing any new manufacturing automation processes.
*Collaborative leadership with other departments and stakeholders and daily management of a technical team of automation engineers.
*Work effectively in a cross-functional matrix organization with other teams and sites.
Qualifications:
*Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering with a control engineering specific focus.
*10 years of relevant experience, including projects in automation and control systems; aerospace and lean manufacturing experience is a plus. Focused scholastic research or internships/co-op experience will be considered.
*Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within deadlines.
*Knowledge of mechanical systems, software, electronics, and electromechanical systems, as well as automation technology in general.
*Solid understanding of computer programming and software development as it relates to control systems.
*Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests.
*Strong collaboration with process owners and other subject matter experts (SMEs) is required to ensure buy-in and engagement. Requires ability to implement change management effectively.
*Effective communication skills.
Candidate Details:
*10 to 15 years experience
*Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
*Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
*Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
Salary : $125,000 - $165,000
