What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at Techtronic Industries - TTI?
Job Description : ABOUT TTI
Techtronic Industries is a fast-growing world leader in Power Tools, Accessories, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care for Do-It-Yourself (DIY), professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair, maintenance, construction, and infrastructure industries. The Company is committed to accelerating the transformation of these industries through superior environmentally friendly cordless technology. At TTI Anderson, our brands RYOBI and HART are recognized worldwide for their deep heritage and cordless product platforms of superior quality, outstanding performance, safety, productivity, and compelling innovation.
JOB SUMMARY
The Automation Engineer supports Product Development and Engineering through designing and building fixtures and automating product testing. The fixture development and automation team designs, builds, and automates the mechanical and electrical systems of new and existing test lab fixtures. Designing and developing mechanical mechanisms, generating mechanical assemblies (CAD), programming (PLCs, Robots, etc.), wiring, and debugging are the normal tasks that are done on a regular basis. An ideal candidate has a strong aptitude for developing mechanical and electrical solutions based on a given challenge or requirement.
RESPONSIBILITIES / SKILLS
MECHANICAL
- Design mechanical systems for new, or modify existing, automated machinery to automate testing processes.
- Knowledgeable in 3D CAD software, Solidworks or NX preferred.
- Proficient machining skills.
- Mechanically inclined, strong problem-solving skills, hands-on individual.
ELECTRICAL
SOFTWARE / PROGRAMING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SOFT SKILLS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Maintain stationary position around 50% of time for computer work.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds on occasion.
Regular talking and hearing.
Regular typing on a keyboard.
Frequent standing and walking indoors and outdoors.
Occasional stooping and bending.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. This document is subject to change at any time and is not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by employees with this position title.
