MSD Automation Engineer H/F 

France, Brittany 

751507640

Job Description

Automation Engineer (F/M)

By putting intelligent, actionable management information into farmers’ hands, our solutions empower them to act in a timely manner to safeguard their animals’ health and well-being while achieving optimal production outcomes for a healthy food supply.

Job Description:

Comply with hygiene, safety, environmental, and ergonomic requirements

• Apply Group requirements and local, regional and national regulatory requirements related to machine safety, ergonomics and environment.

• Follow health and safety instructions.

• Promote sustainable solutions for the environment.

Contribute to the management of suppliers for machines

• Participate in the survey of potential suppliers of machinery in France and abroad.

• Participate in the evaluation and selection of machine suppliers, especially for electrical, automation, vision and robotic.

• Communicate internally about supplier relationship and expectations.

Contribute to the automation of machines

• Write specifications of machines, especially for the electrical, automation, vision and robotic.

• Support the procurement-purchasing department and/or project teams during supplier consultations and participate in the selection of suppliers.

• Drive and control suppliers on the electrical, automation, vision and robotic parts, from the definition of means to the reception of machines.

• In conjunction with the IT department, develop and fine-tune the machine interface with TPS (Tag Printing System) and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) teams.

• Support project teams on their projects for the electrical, automation, vision and robotic.

• Integrate product constraints and communicate process needs and constraints to project team members.

• Drive and control the electrical, automation, vision and robotic development of machines at suppliers, in our factories and at customers and partners until final acceptance.

• With suppliers and internal services, contribute to the transfer, installation, development and serial start-up of machines in plants or at customers and partners.

• Support internal and external teams with training on automated means.

• Manage electrical, automation, vision and robotic files of machines on Sheredrive.

Contribute to the good management of the Industrial Engineering department

• Facilitate teamwork in a collaborative mode and work in synergy with all members to achieve objectives.

• Communicate information about automated machines to project teams and plants, involving local resources.

• Apply and use Industrial Engineering project management process and tools.

• Pilot industrial deliverables for his activities.

• Plan activities under MS Project.

• Contribute to the management and optimization of CAPEX (CAPital Expenditure).

• Continuously identify problems, risks and opportunities, propose and manage actions.

• Contribute to the consolidation of planning, CAPEX, deliverables, risks, problems and opportunities.

• Write and record meeting minutes and project documentation in project folders under SharePoint.

• Save and update 3D folders, drawings and programs of machines on Sharedrive.

• Present the status of his activities during project reviews and to his manager.

Contribute to the standardization of means

• Define electrical, automation, vision and robotic standards and ensure the updating of specifications.

• To explore the market for new technologies and contribute to the Group’s innovation projects, particularly in the areas of electrical, automation, robotic and vision.

Propose machines productivity and quality improvements

• Propose ideas for improving the quality and productivity of machines during request for quotation, development and serial life by optimizing cycle times and quality of products.

Perform ad hoc missions

• At the request of the manager, perform specific missions in connection with its area of competence.

Key Competencies:

• Mastery of electrical systems, automation, vision and robotic for production machines.

• Ability to manage suppliers.

• Ability to exchange and work with IT specialists on TPS and MES.

• Ability to view 3D models, read 2D drawings, diagrams, programs and technical manuals.

• Ability to identify problems, risks and opportunities; propose and manage actions.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to lead a meeting and argue the results in order to convince his audience.

• Knowledge of the DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for means and process.

• Ability to write technical documentation and presentations.

• Ability to plan and anticipate.

• Ability to manage budget.

• Ability to work and communicate in cross-disciplinary international teams and in our matrix organization.

• Results oriented.

• Rigorous in the management of its activities

• Creative, open to changes.

• Flexible and responsive.

• Aligned with diversity, equity, and inclusion values.

• Fluent in English

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in electrical systems with automation, vision and robotic or equivalent professional experience.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in electrical engineering systems with automation, vision and robotic.

• Programming: Siemens, Stäubli, Cognex, Schneider (PL7pro & Unity), Omron, Oriental Motor, Pilz, See electrical, Autocad.

• Knowledge of the Technology Solutions business.

Travel requirements:Able to travel internationally for up to 50% of working time.

Current Contingent Workers apply

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