What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Automation Engineer - Electrical position at Garmin?

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Automation Engineer -Electrical in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating complex automated and robotic systems, applications and integrated manufacturing equipment in a team environment that contributes to improved operations and Smart Factory enablement while leading efforts in researching and developing new, cutting-edge automation concepts and solutions through system designs and programming, integrating them into a working solution.

Essential Functions

Utilizes the necessary tools and technical expertise to provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Demonstrates ability to complete well defined complex tasks
Reviews moderately complex designs and makes recommendations
Able to lead moderately complex projects, coordinating efforts across multiple automation engineering leads
Makes substantial contributions towards determination of project goals / objective feasibility
Makes technical and process recommendations to guide the work of others
Identifies opportunities to introduce automation and new technology within Operations
Demonstrates subject matter expertise on technical topics
Creates equipment and / or application documentation including operating instructions and user manuals for deployed solutions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with other business segments, and with an understanding of how Automation objectives impact those from other disciplines
Serves as a mentor to less experienced Automation Engineer (Automation Engineer 1 & 2)
Creates equipment and / or application information including operating instruction and user manuals for deployed solutions
Participates in recruiting activities as assigned
Cleanliness zone area requirements : This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards
Demonstrates expert level of knowledge of engineering design tools : CAD Software - able to create modelling standards and review other engineer's feature trees

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or another related engineering discipline AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a rule)

Expert level knowledge of engineering design tools

CAD Software - able to create modelling standards and review other engineer's feature trees

Programming Software - able to provide innovate solutions and review other engineers' code

Creates equipment and / or application documentation including operating instructions and user manuals for deployed solutions

Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with other business segments, and with an understanding of how Automation objectives impact those from other disciplines

Must demonstrate proficiency and knowledge in use of engineering tools

Must demonstrate full use of industry standards and procedures

Must demonstrate competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate solutions

Must be positive, detail / team oriented, work collaboratively / proactively / effectively with minimal supervision and the ability to prioritize / multi-task in a flexible, fast paced, and challenging environment

Demonstrates excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with other business segments, and with an understanding of how Automation objectives impact other disciplines

Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion and thoroughly document work in an organized manner, creating revision-controlled documentation

Desired Qualifications

Previous work experience working in a manufacturing environment

Previous experience working in a team environment

Previous experience working with robotics / controls systems / mechanical or electrical design / software development

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here : Garmin Benefits

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