Controls / Automation Engineer

Description

We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for a Sr. Controls / Automation Engineer in Cleveland, MS 38732. The individual will be part of an innovative team in the automation and manufacturing industry. The role will involve dealing with cutting-edge technology in a fully onsite environment, focusing primarily on new business startups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design/modify precision assembly and/or manufacturing equipment.
• Prepare estimates for various tasks and projects.
• Drive Continuous Improvement Activities.
• Interface with plant and corporate groups as well as contractors and vendors.
• Manage start-up, debug, and commission of new manufacturing processes.
• Provide higher-level troubleshooting and problem solving for various systems / issues pertaining to automated assembly equipment and systems.
• Provide technical support/troubleshooting for new device production line.
• Demonstrate proactive communication and problem solving.
• Responsible for adhering to FDA Design Control standards at all times.
• Responsible for adhering to and maintaining all department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), forms, and log books.
• Generate technical documents, reports, equipment specifications, and interpret technical drawings/schematics

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience required (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Computer degrees are preferred)
• 2 year experience with programming/troubleshooting experience with automation controls, automated assembly, control systems, PLCs, HMIs, servos, and vision inspection systems is required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs & HMIs is required.
• 2 years Engineering / Manufacturing experience. FDA manufacturing preferred.
• Other preferred experience would include: Magnemotion conveyor system, ultrasonic welding, Staubli robots, Cognex and Keyence vision systems.
• Design software experience (like AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc.) is preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing skills and experience are a plus..

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