Automation Engineer

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Remedy is excited to partner with a well-known manufacturer in the Finger Lakes Region as they seek to fill a Process Technician position.
This person would be responsible for The Hourly Process Tech will guide the overall team’s mission in productivity, safety, quality, operations, continuous improvement and team effectiveness.

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Pay: $95K – 126,700 annually

Shift: Varying Shifts / 5-day on 2 days off May vary by position

Work Perks: This client is proud to offer comprehensive benefits options that includes medical/dental coverage, exceptional growth opportunity and much more!

Essential functions for this Automation Engineer will include:

• Establishes safety as a priority within the Automation Team, and throughout the plant. Works closely with the Automation Team on safety suggestions / implementations. Demonstrates support of a “zero harm” environment
• Provides strong ‘experience based’ leadership for the plant Automation Team
• Oversees all plant Automation equipment. Responsible for planning, scheduling, training, and directing both direct and indirect staff for automation maintenance and automation projects. Responsible for monthly automation maintenance spend
• Responsible for all productivity in the automation areas, addressing day-to-day interruptions as they arise. Areas of automation include, but are not limited to, product counting/stacking, product bagging, case packing, palletizing, product conveying and robotic systems
• Develops customer relationships with all departments and serves as their Automation point of contact - understands their needs and expectations and translate them into Automation service solutions
• Develops, implements, and/or continually improves preventive maintenance programs, and procedures for the effective operation of our automation equipment, including the documentation of this work
• Prepares cost estimates for automation safety programs, repairs and/or renovations, equipment upgrades and cost savings projects. Serve as the project lead for these programs, providing guidance for design, implementation, and installation & startup support
• Power user of the plant CMMS. Ensures proper recording of maintenance connection tickets, allocation of hours, ticket follow up and ticket closure

We're looking for an Automation Engineer with the following background profile:

• A 4-year degree in a technical discipline with 2-3 years industrial automation experience; or a 2-year degree in a technical discipline with 5 years of industrial automation experience; or 10+ years of industrial automation experience
• PLC and Controls System programming and robot experience required. Fanuc robot experience is
• Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to read schematics and utilize technical manuals; PLC and electrical schematic proficiency required
• Ability to manage multiple projects and establish priorities. This includes vendor management to complete tasks
• Proven leadership and experience in a high paced manufacturing setting
• Strong communicator and proven ability to communicate with all levels of the organization is required.
• Proven ability to maintain a positive work environment
• Experience with at least one CAD system. Experienced with at least one CMMS (Computer based Maintenance Management System) is desired
• Strong computer skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point required. Knowledge of SAP is

Qualifications:

Manufacturing and design for manufacturing knowledge specifically for thermoforming, injection molding, molded fiber, folding paper carton, aluminum foil stamping, and sheet extrusion.

Interdisciplinary team experience
Project team management experience
Ability to understand big picture and customer related business issues
Ability to visualize and effectively communicate research results
Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) techniques and software.
Experience with other CAD software packages (i.e. Solidworks, Catia, AutoCad)
Mockup and quick prototype skills

This role plays a vital part in the day-to-day operations of this manufacturing facility. If you are a strong candidate that has Automation Engineer experience, we strongly encourage you to apply immediately!

(Please note: we will immediately begin sending initial interview invitations to qualitied candidates via email so please be sure you're applying with your most up-to-date resume and contact info and keep an eye on your inbox/junk mail!)

In order to be considered, please submit a detailed resume