Automation Engineer Job Description

Position Summary

Supports manufacturing by analyzing current production operations with an emphasis on proposing and designing automation systems to increase throughput, reduction in costs, and a strong focus on safety. Hands-on troubleshooting of existing operations to eliminate recurring problems. Assist with large capital implementation projects utilizing sound engineering practices.

Job Duties:

• Lead or assist two or more simultaneous projects.
• Own responsibility for technical project leadership as directed.
• Gain new knowledge of automation technology and solutions.
• In conjunction with senior staff, use engineering knowledge to architect automation solutions.
• Spearhead technology research to deliver state-of-the-art processes and design concepts.
• Work across multiple facilities with separate stakeholder teams and processes.
• Work with project managers to set and manage goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Communicate project status to management.
• Build payback models and assist in writing capital requests.
• Use existing Marmon automation implementation process to guide your workflow.
• Update and improve Marmon processes as you learn.
• Attend trade shows and vendor visits to become a rounded industry expert on current state of the art technologies and implementation strategies.
• Hands-on prototyping of technologies in the Marmon automation lab as project require.

Job Requirements:

Preferred degree areas:

• Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering
• Project management / Operations
• Prior work experience in operations project management, automation project management, or similar areas – including intern or co-op assignments – desirable
• Comfortable in ambiguous situations where requirements may be unclear
• Comfortable in factory environments
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of LEAN principles
• 20-30% travel, domestic
• Communication skills
• Strong organizational skills