As the Senior Facilities Engineer - Robotics/Automation, you will be responsible for identifying and setting up automation within various manufacturing processes. The processes may be assembly, fabrication or logistical applications that govern the production and delivery of products. You'll perform a critical function of streamlining manufacturing processes and making them as efficient as possible, while still maintaining product quality and adhering to internal protocols and external regulations.
You will work with a team of Union skilled trades maintenance technicians, hourly Team Leaders, Process Improvement Engineers, Quality and Business Leaders. In this role you will make critical engineering decisions with regards to equipment and processes needed to meet the goals of the area.
How You'll Create Possibilities
- Technical Leadership: Lead and manage all technical aspects of the assigned area, serving as the primary point of contact for any technical changes to Plant Operations & Leadership.
- Automation & Process Optimization: Design, simulate, install, and monitor automation processes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of efficiency and safety.
- Preventive Maintenance: Develop and direct a robust Preventive Maintenance plan, leveraging your expertise in root cause analysis, PLC programming, and equipment troubleshooting.
- Team Collaboration & Training: Provide hands-on training and guidance to the maintenance team and other staff on new processes and equipment, ensuring smooth implementation and operation.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive process reliability through simplification, preventive maintenance, and problem-solving initiatives.
- Safety & Compliance: Uphold safety standards through Lock Out-Tag Out procedures and other safety protocols, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Provide daily leadership to maintenance employees, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and adherence to 5S practices.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other technical Bachelor’s Degree.
- Proven Mechanical and Electrical/PLC Diagnostic and technical skills required.
- Proven PLC Controls/Electrical troubleshooting a must.
- Excellent computer skills particularly in programming and software development, specifically experience in programming robotic systems and writing PLC codes (Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, GE, and other industry standard PLC platforms for example).
- Previous supervisory experience and/or experience working directly with high volume manufacturing Production Operations and Union Operators.
- Ability to implement long-term plans into day-to-day operations.
- Proven shop floor troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills through coaching, training and positive influencing.
- Position supports 24/7 manufacturing facilities. Occasional off shift, on-call and weekend work may be required.