Automation Engineer - Bloomfield, CT

The Automation Engineer serves as design resource to engineering and is charged with creation of automation and automation related machinery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The automation engineer is responsible for the design of automated equipment and automated manufacturing processes
  • Conceptualize the process from start to finish
  • Design the process and its related machinery
  • Provide complete detail drawings for machinery construction
  • Provide purchase orders for required components
  • Oversee the machinery construction process
  • Troubleshoot and help install the machinery
  • Train associates to run and maintain the machinery
  • Document any required changes to the machinery
• Conceptualize manufacturing processes for future products
• Serve as consultant to design engineering for manufacturability of products
• Improve current processes
• Provide cost estimates for automation projects 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design of small fixtures, gauges, and tools
• Investigate new innovations to make more productive and cost effective processes
• Work with outside component suppliers
• Create component standards for automation machinery

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of PLC systems pneumatic systems, robotic systems, linear motion systems, and visual inspection systems
• Servo systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of modern injection molding, stamping, assembly, and packaging processes
• Microsoft Office

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in one or more of the following fields
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering (preferred)
• Or equivalent work experience in a related manufacturing field
• Hands-on knowledge of automation and tool design
• 4 years minimum experience in automation design and build