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Automation Engineer

Flex-N-Gate
2 months ago
Full-time
On-site
Flex-N-Gate Chicago, 2924 E 126th Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Controls Engineer

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Automation Engineer develops, edits, maintains, and troubleshoots automated actuators, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and motion-controlled programs on manufacturing equipment and machinery. 

 

Core Competencies 

  • Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Root Cause Analysis          
  • Project Management        
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Analytical

Job Duties

  • Instruct and train all team process engineers and die setter in "real time" trouble shooting techniques. This includes basic electrical, mechanical and pneumatic functions of the robot and connections.
  • Develop, organize and improve spare parts inventories.
  • Participate in the advanced product quality planning activities for the development of control plans.
  • Provide technical support for the production floor on a daily basis to meet production efficiency goals.
  • Initiate and participate in continuous improvement, including cycle time reductions, and root cause analysis.
  • Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
  • Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred but experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
  • 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing technology required.
  • Competency with Allen Bradley PLC programming hardware and software.
  • Competency with Allen Bradley Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Panel View series)
  • Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment.
  • PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Project.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.