POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for design, specification, selection, procurement, build, programming, installation, tryout and support of plant floor automation control systems for new and existing equipment.

JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Understand, support, and program complete PLC, HMI, network devices and related hardware for new equipment installations.

· Complete design of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls systems for new and retrofit equipment.

· Understand, support and develop complete motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency and DC systems.

· Understand, implement and support robotic programming.

· Support new program equipment launch activity as it relates to startup, debug and achieving performance objectives.

· Use computer based engineering software and equipment: (PLC and HMI programs, Motion Control programs, PC based programs, CAD based programs).

· Evaluate and apply new technology as required.

· Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications.

· Troubleshoot systems, new and existing, as needed in support of the manufacturing facilities company-wide.

· Support new model launches and improvement teams.

· Participate in cross functional and program management team activities as required.

· Participates in continuous improvement activities.

· Works on plant floor as needed.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Required Skills

· High level of cooperation and commitment

· Natural problem solver

· Ability and willingness to learn

· Adaptive to a fast paced environment

· Mechanical ability

· Self-starter and ability to work productively for long periods of little to no supervision

· Ability to learn, understand and apply corporate standards for equipment and tooling

Required Experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Five (5) to (8) years of related technical hands on experience
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level
• AB PLC and HMI programming software at an advanced level
• Fanuc programming languages at an advanced level
• Ability to work with MQ1 and QAD databases at an advanced level

· High level of cooperation and commitment

· Natural problem solver

· Ability and willingness to learn

· Adaptive to a fast paced environment

· Mechanical ability

· Self-starter and ability to work productively for long periods of little to no supervision

· Ability to learn, understand and apply corporate standards for equipment and tooling