Automation Engineer

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Automation Engineer to partner with our Robotics Automation department. In this role, you will play a crucial part in identifying and evaluating potential projects, determining their value, and managing their successful execution. Your primary responsibilities will involve collaborating with various departments, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring seamless project implementation.

What You Will Do

• Program Robots, PLC’s, and HMI’s for transformation projects in a hands-on approach.
• Collaborate with other plants to identify and deploy potential automation projects.
• Evaluate the feasibility, potential value, and required investment for each identified project.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Suggest creative solutions and improvements to existing processes.
• Communicate project status, updates, and potential challenges to stakeholders at various levels.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Design and implement end-of-arm tooling to support transformation projects.
• Program robot vision systems to conduct off-set for pick and place or fastening operations.
• Travel up to 10%.
  
  
  

Who You Are

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar in automation
• Experience with specification, procurement, installation, and ramping up capital/robotic equipment production lines.
• Robot, HMI & PLC programming experience
• Proven experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
  
  
  

What Puts You Ahead

• Prior experience & knowledge of CNC/3D Printer programming for EOAT development
• Experience in building and commissioning automation equipment.
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
  
  
  

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, SRG Global is a team of creative and innovative individuals that engineer solutions for greater surface durability, structural integrity, enhanced functionality, vehicle efficiency and design flexibility. From products such as grilles, emblems and nameplates, moldings, bezels, and other trim pieces; to processes like injection molding, painting, and plating; we are one of the largest manufacturers of chrome-plated plastic parts for the automotive and commercial truck industries.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf