Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Automation & Robotics Engineer to join our plywood team supporting eight (8) manufacturing facilities. The Automation & Robotics Engineer will have responsibility for project execution to include project conceptualization, development, and engineering field support. This is a dynamic role, working with the facilities to identify opportunities and develop innovative automation & robotics solutions and once proven scale across the enterprise. The Automation & Robotics Engineer also performs field service support as required for the solutions they implement. This role will report to the Plywood Automation and Robotics Engineering Manager.
This is a remote work from home position for the right candidate who resides in a location in Eastern or Central Time Zones.
What You Will Do
- Deploy available automation technology to improve, streamline and automate a manufacturing process, responsible for planning, implementation, and project execution.
- Exploring and implementing NEW ways to automate manual plywood manufacturing processes.
- Developing innovative equipment designs for new and existing equipment.
- Streamline the manufacturing process and make it as efficient as possible while still maintaining product quality and adhering to internal protocols and external regulations.
- Defining opportunities to develop and deploy custom robotics, machine design concepts and computer vision solutions.
- Visiting sites to work with the cross functional teams to define automation opportunities.
- Working with different operations and manufacturing leaders, engineers, and vendors to determine optimal solutions for automating their applications.
- Continually learning and researching new technologies and incorporating them into automated design and robotics, in both a controls and programming capacity.
- Developing and modifying PLC, HMI programs and computer vision.
- Optimize robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality for our customers.
- Providing support for equipment in the field.
- Identify, understand, and troubleshoot mechanical issues. Performing preventive or corrective maintenance on automation systems and components.
- Training internal GP customers to use and maintain systems.
- Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including occasional lifting up to 50lbs and frequent climbing of stairs/ladders up to 100 feet.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field with emphasis on automation.
- Five (5) or more years of experience working with the development and implementation of automation, robotic simulation, and experience with vision systems.
- Experience in electrical design, programming, schematics, control system integration, and analysis of electrical applications of automated machinery.
- Experience with product/material handling equipment, packaging, and conveyor systems.
- Programming (PLC, Robot, Vision) experience.
- Willing and able to travel at least 75%.
- Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including occasional lifting up to 50lbs and frequent climbing of stairs/ladders up to 100 feet.
What will Put You Ahead
- Experienced with developing Proof-of concept automation.
- Developing patented process and applications - hold patent.
- Deep Learning Computer Vision experience.
- Thermal/IR image processing experience.
- Mobile robot navigation and path planning experience.
- Computer programming and software development and troubleshooting abilities.
- Understanding of project development methodology.
- Experience with ABB and Fanuc robots.
- Working knowledge and experience of Allen Brady control systems (Control logic PLC platform, Power Flex Drives, Kinetix Drives, Factory Talk).
- Ability to read and develop electrical schematics using CAD software and 3D mechanical schematics.
- Pneumatics and Hydraulic experience.
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