Automation Engineer

Kapco, Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing technology and project management
  • Proficiency in developing robotic solutions and automation systems
  • Strong knowledge of sensing technology and vision systems
  • Experience collaborating with both internal teams and external vendors
  • Familiarity with Future Factory concepts and implementations
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively across various teams

Responsibilities

  • Research and evaluate new manufacturing technologies for integration
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to enhance automation processes
  • Develop and implement robotic and sensing technologies
  • Manage projects focused on improving manufacturing equipment and processes
  • Trial new technologies and data applications within the automation lab
  • Lead the development of specifications for new manufacturing equipment
  • Prepare the organization for Future Factory technology deployment

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of manufacturing technology
  • Collaborative work environment with engineering experts
  • Engagement in innovative projects that shape future practices
  • Access to advanced manufacturing tools and resources
  • Impactful role in sustainability and efficiency improvements
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:

Research and Development

  • Stays on the forefront of the latest manufacturing technologies - both turnkey and custom
  • Works with newly acquired technology to understand capability for future deployment
  • Collaborates and shares with advanced manufacturing engineering team
  • Develops robotic solutions, visions systems, and sensing technology for manufacturing processes
  • Collaborates with outside vendors and internal automation lab on work packages
  • Trials new technology in the automation lab for future use and understanding
  • Trials ways to leverage manufacturing data towards 14.0 applications


Advanced Engineering

  • May lead the creation of SOR's for selected Future Factory equipment and/or Mfg. Cells
  • May lead in design, creation, and implementation of Future Factory equipment and technology
  • May lead project management in new technology improvements into the stamping, welding, and fabrication departments
  • May lead projects around maintenance, quality, and other resident manufacturing engineers on assigned work packages
  • Prepares all areas of the business for the implementation and sustainability of Future Factory equipment


Performance Standards:

  • Adherence to Company's Core Values
  • Project management and implementation of automated solutions in manufacturing
  • Discovery and creation of the application of new technology
  • lnnovative in work packages and solutions to problems in a team role
  • Accountable to leading the implementation of projects and sustainability in operations
  • Completion of assigned tasks efficiently and on schedule
  • Effective time management skills to balance project work and "day to day" issues
  • Organization, cleanliness and neatness in work packages and areas of responsibility
  • Positive, "can-do" attitude while working strongly with different teams. Clear, concise communication
  • Conformance to company personnel, safety, quality and housekeeping policies, procedures and practices
  • Attainment of individual written goals
  • Cooperation, responsiveness, dependability and proper attitude in dealing with others. Clear, concise
    communication.


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