Senior Automation Process Specialist

Position Overview:

Senior process specialist for robotic fabrication and assembly. Position requires the individual to support automated operations and capital development as well as development and maintenance of product and equipment. Must be self-starting and able to work in a team environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mentor, assist, and train other Automation Team employees
• Develop and implement capital projects
• Analyze process and quality data for engineering changes
• Act as a liaison between Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Automation
• Process development and control of robotic welding.
• Process development and control of robotic adhesive application and fastening.
• Programming of Fanuc robotics and other automation devices and hardware.
• Development and maintenance of process documentation.
• Troubleshooting, direction of maintenance personnel and equipment suppliers during line stoppages.
• Fixture and assembly; aid in design and integration.
• Engage product engineering with design related issues and drive them to closure. Enforce good design for manufacturability principles.
• Development and qualification of new processes and tooling.
• Provide training of operations staff.
• Coordinates with suppliers to ensure budgetary and time commitments are met.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Associate's degree with experience in tooling design preferred; or Automation & Robotics Technician Certificate
• 4-5 years of experience as a Automation Process Technician
• Certified Welding Inspector / Educator
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods with an emphasis on welding, finishing, and assembly of Knapheide products.
• Robotics, PLC / HMI knowledge a plus
• Working knowledge of Solidworks or comparable solid modeling program, PDM and MS Office.
• Ability to learn new processes and apply concepts rapidly.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate progress to management.
• Continuous Improvement experience.
• Up to 50% travel.

Physical/Mental Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of the Position:

Normal standing, bending, walking or lifting ability associated with a manufacturing environment. Capable of working in an industrial manufacturing environment in proximity to sources of noise, weld flash, and metal dust. Must be capable of communicating verbally with individuals at all levels of the organization and have good critical reasoning, organization, and mechanical skills.

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