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Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Jobs for Humanity
Brisbane, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

As a  Sr. Automation / Manufacturing Engineer  on the Ample team you will need to be handson  focused on supporting the validation & scaling of our operations and products. This includes equipment specification and commission as well as establishment and optimization of process parameters.  You will work closely with internal crossfunctional teams external vendors and technology partners on process development from concept / prototype phase to product introduction.

Additionally you will be at the forefront of building cutting edge assembly lines and automation cells. Our team is building the next generation of assembly lines which will allow our operations team to produce next gen battery technology at bestinclass quality and rate in a safe and ergonomic environment.

Responsibilities :

  • Implement equipment controls solutions for all battery manufacturing projects.This includes design architecture and implementation of automatedequipment such as automated storage systems robotics automated case and pallet conveyance automated guided vehicles fixtures vision systems etc.
  • Own equipment controls standard hardware programming robot programming commissioning and review process of the project as well as additional functions such as auditing installation and safety assessment
  • Own improvement projects on current automated production lines and develop high volume production processes for key sub systems.
  • Own operations support and lead maintenance teams with routine production tasks and oversee continuous improvement projects preventive maintenance programs root cause analysis (RCA) and other troubleshooting tasks
  • Design / develop prototype and build new assembly processes with full documentation support
  • Perform engineering calculations with respect to cycle time strength of materials speeds horsepower degrees of freedom (DOF)  temperature pressure force etc. as related to machine and tool designs
  • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine requirements in the development of equipment to meet process and products specifications
  • Work with Quality and Test to deliver a robust and costeffective endtoend process.
  • Assist in setting annual operational targets and drive improvements to achieve those targets.
  • Design of volume manufacturing equip.; conveyance lift assists jig fixtures trolleys robot endeffector etc.
  • Develop equipment specifications / requirements based on product constraints
  • Lead Kaizen events to optimize the assembly process and suggest design changes for future product iterations.
  • Conduct equipment / manufacturing process design reviews and provide guidance
  • Manage equipment suppliers / integrators through all phases of new projects
  • Coordinate with other process mechanical electrical & support disciplines including project managers manufacturing reps & others
  • Participate in construction / commissioning activities by serving as the point of contact for technical questions and issue resolution
  • Draft qualification protocols and manage equipment qualification

Requirements :

The ideal candidate takes pride in her / his handson work analytical ability organizational skills and attention to detail. She / He appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged noticed and rewarded. She / He looks forward to learning an incredible amount on the job.

Manufacturing process and equipment design experience in the following areas are required :

  • 5 years of experience designing implementing and supporting manufacturing automation solutions
  • Thorough knowledge of drafting principles to understand specifications proficient in SolidWorks and / or AutoCAD
  • Minimum 3 years in automation design at a machine integrator or equivalent designing and concepting machines from small table top to large complex integrated stations
  • Fully automated assembly line operation root cause analysis troubleshooting and process control experience
  • Experience working with PLC systems HMIs and robots in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with CAD design software SolidWorks and PLM software
  • Experience in designing and improving mechanical pneumatic and electrical control systems
  • Working knowledge of robotics (6axis Gantry and / or SCARA) pneumatics servo motors motion controllers PLC and PCbased control systems
  • Understands machine qualification including calibration correlation capability repeatability and reproducibility
  • Knowledgeable in crafting machine qualification requirements design of experiments and failure analysis
  • Support the Engineering Change process to develop and deliver modifications and changes to maintain or improve the safe and reliable operation of our assembly lines
  • Demonstrated capability to influence negotiate and facilitate buyin with a variety of stakeholders
  • Identify and implement new technologies specification of requirements Capex justification planning and implementation.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing 5S and Six Sigma tools and methodology throughout the manufacturing facility and processes
  • Experience using measurement tools power tools and hand tools
  • Experience in factory design layout and simulation areas would be a plus including :

  • Experience in 2D CAD tools such as Autocad and other simulation tools such as Arena.
  • Experience in rapid prototyping with FDM and SLA 3D printing
  • Experience working with FANUC UR IR Vision Cognex
  • Experience working with QMS quality tracking (Jira) and  confluence
  • Experience with automated dispensing potting laser marking laser welding
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • Experience setting up new manufacturing processes
  • Crossfunctional team environment experience preferred
  • Proven ability to selfmanage and deliver on time to budget.
  • Additional Information :

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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