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Automation Engineer

Nichols Portland, LLC
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2024
Position Summary:
Responsible for implementing automation and technology solutions that improve productivity, quality, safety, and financial performance of the company.
 
Essential Functions:
  • Design, detail, and build equipment as required to support project timelines
  • Create drawings and/or related wiring diagrams to build or assist others to wire control panels
  • Program and interface with automated systems; A/B & Fanuc PLC’s, Fanuc robots, UR collaborative robots, Keyence vision systems, HMI’s and other related components
  • Design, suggest, or perform modifications and upgrades on equipment to support new initiatives
  • Interact with engineers to develop automated system based on best-practices
  • Develop, investigate, test, and document equipment standardized work to establish best-practices and for training purposes
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process problems, assist with proper maintenance
  • Create, maintain, and distribute operating and production standards
  • Works collaboratively in a team environment.  Responsive to inquiries from other engineering and business teams
  • Promote adherence to safety standards
  • Perform all other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
 
Qualifications:
  • B.S. Engineering preferred
  • 3 years of relevant experience (in a manufacturing environment) preferred
  • Experience with programming PLC, HMI, and Robotics
  • Knowledge of measurement and sensor technologies
  • Proficient with Autodesk Electrical and Autodesk Inventor
  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; desire to work in a “hands-on” environment
  • Ability to learn quickly; open to new ideas
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to interpret blueprints
  • Basic computer skills:  word processing, spreadsheets
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including technical writing); ability to listen, provide feedback, train and motivate others
  • Ability to work effectively in a team or individual environment
  • Effectively interact with production operators to obtain feedback and ideas
  • Demonstrate independent initiative
  • Receptive and supportive of change
 
 
Job related demands (i.e. physical, travel):
  • Occasional travel for meetings, training, or equipment validation (estimated between 1-2 times per year)
  • Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects
  • Prioritization of multiple projects to meet operational goals
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy
  • Maintenance of professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional associations
  • Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50 lbs. following company safe lifting protocol
  • Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to work in an environment with noise, oils, chemicals, and powder metal.
 
Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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