Automation Engineer jobs in United States, Michigan, Walker

In this role, you will effectively plan and guide Engineering team, ensuring quality product and operational efficiencies are met.

• Mentor and may lead engineering team to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.
• Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.
• Perform and document engineering studies and evaluations.
• Analyze data to drive improvements, determine prioritization, and identify opportunities.
• Lead and provide mentorship in root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
• Assess and perform/schedule technical training, including electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servos, PLCs, schematic reading/interpretation, new technology, etc.
• Champion high-visibility projects. Develop project scope, timeline, savings, and cost estimations.
• Quote new automation lines, engineering services, etc. Develop design concepts for new automation.
• Write validation, user requirements, equipment specification, and other documents as needed.
• Establishes relationships with customer and automation suppliers in pursuit of win‐win results and ongoing business.
• Provide engineering assistance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are at an optimum level.
• Routinely evaluate and review employee performance.
• Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility.
• Research new technologies and methodologies to use in the plant.
• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or commensurate experience

• 5-8 years of experience
• Strong automation background and experience with CAD and SAP systems a plus.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.

• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Manufacturing environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The performance of this position periodically requires exposure to typical manufacturing areas were under certain conditions that require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and hearing protection. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Industrial lighting provided. The noise level in the production manufacturing work environment is usually moderate to loud; hearing protection is required.

• Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching, development, and performance reviews. Administers the hiring, termination, and disciplinary process for technicians.
• Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
• Responsible for ensuring applicable training and compliance associated with work area and products.
• Responsible for shift personnel scheduling and assignments, verbal communications and visual checks of all work activity for the duration of each assigned shift.
• Lead and mentor technician team to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Routinely evaluate and review employee performance.
• Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.
• Analyze data to drive improvements, determine prioritization, and identify opportunities.
• Lead and provide mentorship in root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
• Assess and perform/schedule technical training, including electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servos, PLCs, schematic reading/interpretation, new technology, etc.
• Assist engineering to develop design concepts for new automation.
• Provide engineering assistance to ensure machinery and processes are at an optimum level.
• Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility.
• Research new technologies and methodologies to use in the facility.
• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

• Education: Associate degreein Engineering or Science field

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience
• 2+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.
• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Some validation experience – computer systems, equipment and process required and

• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with peers.
• Possess broad based knowledge to successfully troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve problems that relate to mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry.
• Ability to remain calm while working under pressure.
• Demonstrate knowledge concerning general safety protocol and procedures.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP, and ISO 9002.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy and quality policy at all times.

• Manufacturing\Lean Six Sigma Certification-IASSC or Agile preferred
• Program and Project Management\Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies preferred

In this role, you will supervise technicians in a manufacturing environment and be responsible for maintaining equipment of automated assembly lines. You will be the first point of contact during the escalation of any technical issues regarding automation during your teams’ shifts and will be responsible for teaching and encouraging growth in all night shift technicians.

• Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching, development, and performance reviews. Administers the hiring, termination, and disciplinary process for night shift technicians under your supervision. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
• Responsible for ensuring applicable training and compliance associated with work area and products.
• Responsible for shift personnel scheduling and assignments, verbal communications and visual checks of all work activity for the duration of each assigned shift.
• Lead and mentor technician team to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Routinely evaluate and review employee performance.
• Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.
• Analyze data to drive improvements, determine prioritization, and identify opportunities.
• Lead and provide mentorship in root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
• Assess and perform/schedule technical training, including electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servos, PLCs, schematic reading/interpretation, new technology, etc.
• Assist engineering to develop design concepts for new automation.
• Provide engineering assistance to ensure machinery and processes are at an optimum level.
• Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility.
• Research new technologies and methodologies to use in the facility.
• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

• Associates in Engineering or Science field is preferred.

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience
• 2+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.
• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with peers.
• Possess broad based knowledge to successfully troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve problems that relate to mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry.
• Ability to remain calm while working under pressure.
• Demonstrate knowledge concerning general safety protocol and procedures.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP, and ISO 9002.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy and quality policy at all times.

• Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands.

• Mentor and may lead engineering team to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.
• Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.
• Perform and document engineering studies and evaluations.
• Analyze data to drive improvements, determine prioritization, and identify opportunities.
• Lead and provide mentorship in root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
• Assess and perform/schedule technical training, including electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servos, PLCs, schematic reading/interpretation, new technology, etc.
• Champion high-visibility projects. Develop project scope, timeline, savings, and cost estimations.
• Quote new automation lines, engineering services, etc. Develop design concepts for new automation.
• Write validation, user requirements, equipment specification, and other documents as needed.
• Establishes relationships with customer and automation suppliers in pursuit of win?win results and ongoing business.
• Provide engineering assistance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are at an optimum level.
• Routinely evaluate and review employee performance.
• Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility.
• Research new technologies and methodologies to use in the plant.
• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering or Science field required
• Master's Degree In Engineering or Science field preferred

• Minimum 5 years 5-8 years of experience required and
• 2+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in manufacturing environment required and
• Strong automation background and experience with CAD and SAP systems a plus. preferred

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.
• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.

• Manufacturing\Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Six Sigma green belt Upon Hire preferred or
• Manufacturing\Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Six Sigma black belt Upon Hire preferred

• Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands.

In this role, you will supervise technicians in a manufacturing environment and be responsible for maintaining equipment of automated assembly lines. You will be the first point of contact during the escalation of any technical issues regarding automation during your teams’ shifts and will be responsible for teaching and encouraging growth in all night shift technicians.

• Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching, development, and performance reviews. Administers the hiring, termination, and disciplinary process for night shift technicians under your supervision. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
• Responsible for ensuring applicable training and compliance associated with work area and products.
• Responsible for shift personnel scheduling and assignments, verbal communications and visual checks of all work activity for the duration of each assigned shift.
• Lead and mentor technician team to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Routinely evaluate and review employee performance.
• Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.
• Analyze data to drive improvements, determine prioritization, and identify opportunities.
• Lead and provide mentorship in root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
• Assess and perform/schedule technical training, including electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servos, PLCs, schematic reading/interpretation, new technology, etc.
• Assist engineering to develop design concepts for new automation.
• Provide engineering assistance to ensure machinery and processes are at an optimum level.
• Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility.
• Research new technologies and methodologies to use in the facility.
• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

• Associates in Engineering or Science field is preferred.

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience
• 2+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.
• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with peers.
• Possess broad based knowledge to successfully troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve problems that relate to mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry.
• Ability to remain calm while working under pressure.
• Demonstrate knowledge concerning general safety protocol and procedures.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP, and ISO 9002.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy and quality policy at all times.

• Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining operational efficiency of automated assembly lines, provide support to shift operations as request by the shift leader/production manager, and develop long-term predictive/preventative maintenance plans for all assembly equipment.

• Logically troubleshoots and repairs assembly lines and related equipment.
• Assists shift lead in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation.
• Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts.
• Provide a timely notification to shift lead of maintenance issues and downtime.
• Reviews line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies. Follows escalation plan to minimize downtime.
• Maintains and updates all equipment log books with accurate repair/adjustment information.
• Interfaces daily with shift leader and technician at shift change.
• Maintains cleanliness of all equipment.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.

• Education: High School or equivalent

• 2 years of experience in related industry

• Education: 2-year technical degree
• Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and ISO 9002.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

• Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
• Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards . Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics . Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may always be stressful due to competing resources while maintaining company confidentiality.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining operational efficiency of automated assembly lines, provide support to shift operations as request by the shift leader/production manager, and develop long-term predictive/preventative maintenance plans for all assembly equipment.

• Logically troubleshoots and repairs assembly lines and related equipment.
• Assists shift lead in maintaining quality of finished product through proper machine operation.
• Responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory with a proper cataloging of parts.
• Provide a timely notification to shift lead of maintenance issues and downtime.
• Reviews line history and documentation to enhance line efficiencies. Follows escalation plan to minimize downtime.
• Maintains and updates all equipment log books with accurate repair/adjustment information.
• Interfaces daily with shift leader and technician at shift change.
• Maintains cleanliness of all equipment.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.

• Education: High School or equivalent

• 2 years of experience in related industry

• Education: 2-year technical degree
• Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and ISO 9002.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

• Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
• Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards . Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics . Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may always be stressful due to competing resources while maintaining company confidentiality.