Automation Engineer

Janicki Industries

$83K — $135K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering, or related field; experience may substitute education
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Familiarity with SAP ERP software is a plus
  • Experience with CAD software like CATIA and NX is a plus
  • Background in PLCs, embedded systems, or software development is advantageous
  • Experience in metal machining, fabrication, or 3-D printing is beneficial
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  • Willingness to obtain a government security clearance
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
  • U.S. citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status required due to ITAR and EAR regulations

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance automation in mechanical assembly and inspection processes
  • Create and manage detailed project plans, including timelines and budgets
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards for all projects
  • Manage project scope and assess associated risks
  • Identify areas for software process automation
  • Troubleshoot bugs and quality issues in various processes
  • Thrive under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
  • Maintain punctual attendance as a condition of employment
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contributions
  • Disability and Life/AD&D insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options with employer contributions
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays, including floating holidays
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Flexible shift options
  • Premium pay for off-shifts and additional compensation for security clearance if applicable
Full Job Description
This position is located in Sedro Woolley, Washington State.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Automation Engineer does a variety of tasks including research, development, and testing of all aspects of mechanical and electrical components, equipment, systems, controls, software, and machinery. The Automation Engineer applies knowledge of engineering to design, implement, and support products such as instruments, controls, and machines for the purpose of production, engineering, and project management support. They will purchase, integrate, and improve hardware and software for custom applications. Other duties include leading the fabrication, installation, application, and technical support of such products.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and implement improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly, machining and inspection processes
  • Develops and executes high level and detailed project plans, including managing schedules and budgets
  • Completes and understands all quality requirements for projects
  • Manages project scope and performs risk assessments
  • Identify opportunities for automation within software processes
  • Identify bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes
  • Must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines
  • Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance. This is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job
  • Performs other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field is required. Education may be substituted with equivalent industry experience in aerospace, marine, or transportation industrial manufacturing
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities
  • Experience with SAP ERP software is advantageous
  • Experience with CATIA and NX or equivalent CAD software is advantageous
  • Experience working with PLCs, drives, embedded computing, electronics, or software development is advantageous
  • Experience working with metal machining, fabrication, or 3-D printing is advantageous
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is required
  • Must be willing and able to obtain a government issued security clearance.
  • Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED
  • Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language
  • Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

DETAILED WAGE INFORMATION
  • Wage range for this role is between $83,000 - $135,000 annually, plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki's estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities

BENEFITS
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution
  • Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Several shift options
  • Premium pay for off-shifts
  • Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Not sure that you'll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We'll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

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