Flex Automation Engineer 

Costa Rica, Alajuela Province 

151763067

Job Summary

Reporting to thetherole involves

What a typical day looks like:

• Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes.
• Develop automation requirements and specifications.
• Develop budget and schedule for projects and manage projects to stay within them.
• Conduct equipment design reviews and provide design guidance to suppliers.
• Manage automation suppliers through all phases of projects.
• Provide on-site support during machine build, debug andtesting/qualification.
• Support new product development automation needs, facilitate assembly processes through the implementation of assembly cells and automated equipment at NPI stage and ensure meeting development timeline.
• Interface with customers and functional owners on product development issues regarding automation. Conductdesign-for-automationanalysis and provide detailed recommendations.
• Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.
• Understand the machine operating principle, Consequence of wear and tear parts and product Defects
• Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance
• Should be willing to learn & enhance the skill in all type of Automation equipment.
• Should prepare why-why analysis & drive for permanent corrective actions.
• Should be able to give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• BS/ MS Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Experience in a technology-based industry, where a mix of automated and manual assembly techniques is utilized.
• English/Spanish fully bilingual
• Knowledge of automation systems and tools - robotic, vision, material handling, ASRS, Conveyors, PLC, screws/fasteners, HMI, Pick-Place-Pack, Inspection/Test (Structural and Non-Contact e.g. Laser), Application of lasers e.g. Etching/Marking, Dispense process, Machining, Mechanicals (Soft Tooling, Hard tooling, Plastics, etc.)
• Excited and enthusiastic with manufacturing and assembly automation
• Well organized, pay attention to details, methodical
• Automation project experiences

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Pantry vouchers
• Saving Fund
• Christmas bonus
• Holiday bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance

Job CategoryProduction Engineering

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