What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUTOMATION ENGINEER position at Howmet?
This Automation Engineer position will be located in Whitehall, MI. This position is instrumental in identifying new manufacturing technology and sustaining current technology in use at the operation. The Automation Engineer is responsible for automating manual processes, working with operators, vendors, and design teams. This position will follow through the build phase and implementation of equipment into production and establishing PMs to support. This position will also be responsible for redesign/replacement of failing robotic components to increase OEE.
Key responsibilities include:
- Programming, troubleshooting, and developing preventative maintenance programs.
- Interact with and provide guidance for maintenance personnel to repair equipment.
- Responsible for Software Control on all robot programming.
- New equipment proposals, design, RFQ's, training and documentation.
- Conduct general robot safety training.
- Machine repair parts for robot cells, modifications, and tooling purchases.
- Coordinate robot training thru Motoman and ABB for all technicians at Plant 4 that interact with robots.
- Coordinate all Motoman service visits, repairs, and robot arm rebuilds.
- Develop technician troubleshoot guides.
Basic Qualifications
- BS Degree in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Robotic, Industrial/Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science/Software Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years' experience working with controls/programming robotics.
- Experience with Motoman robotics or other programming of robots
- Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Experience in 6 axis articulating arm robotics.
- Proven proficiency at robot programming, I/O management, and troubleshooting robotic systems logic.
- Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems including pneumatics, tooling issues, measurement feedback systems, and basic design robustness.
- Programming in Industrial ladder logic.
- Experience working with Wonderware HMI software.
- Experience using industrial controllers.
- Basic understanding of capabilities for controls and servo systems.
- Demonstrated methodical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment and related issues.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Job Identification 109509
- Job Category Engineering
- Posting Date 07/15/2024, 07:27 PM
- Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US
- Job Schedule Full time
- Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
- ITAR This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items