Kimball Electronics Group

Automation Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience in Automated Manufacturing.
  • Validation experience in process and equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ) is a plus.
  • Proficient in writing protocols, work instructions, and engineering studies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet ambitious deadlines.
  • Familiar with FDA regulatory requirements, particularly 21 CFR 820/GMP.
  • Working knowledge of Minitab for data analysis.
  • Understanding of statistical techniques for process validation is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure automated manufacturing processes align with validation strategies.
  • Assist in developing vision and programming standards.
  • Review source code for automated equipment.
  • Guide suppliers on creating new equipment builds.
  • Analyze production equipment performance to enhance yield.
  • Train on and maintain customer-specific documentation for FDA compliance.

Benefits

  • 3 weeks of PTO starting in the first year plus 10 paid holidays.
  • Potential for annual profit-sharing based on company performance.
  • Major health, dental, vision, and complementary insurance from day 1.
  • 50% match on the first 6% of your 401k contributions, with annual employer contribution opportunities.
Full Job Description


Benefits:
Kimball Solutions provides 3 weeks of PTO starting your 1st year in addition to 10 paid holidays. Potential for annual profit sharing bonus based on company performance. Major health, dental, vision, and complementary insurances offered starting day 1. We offer a 50% match on your first 6% of 401k contribution with opportunity for an employer contribution annually.

Quick Summary

As Automation Engineer, you will ensure that all automated manufacturing processes have alignment with the validation strategies and quality procedures. You will assist in the development of vision and programming standards and source code reviews for automated equipment. You will provide guidance to suppliers on new equipment builds, analyze production equipment performance and develop plans to increase yield from underperforming inspections.

The ability to manage projects that may compete for your time while keeping accurate records of work is crucial for this role. In our business, it is critical you can demonstrate a solid understanding of the importance of quality and documentation. You will be working with Allen Bradley PLC's, Cognex Vision systems, and Fanuc Robots. Mastery of at least one of those systems is preferred.

Basic Background Requirements:
  • 2+ years of experience in Automated Manufacturing.
  • Validation experience, process and equipment qualification (IQ,OQ,PQ), Test Methods are a plus.
  • Compose professional documentation (Write protocols, work instructions, engineering studies, etc.).
  • Manage time and projects effectively while setting and meeting ambitious schedules.
  • Knowledgeable on regulatory requirements, FDA 21 CFR 820/GMP Medical Device Regulations.
  • Working knowledge of Minitab.
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and sampling for process validation and process monitoring is desired.


Key Performance Objectives:

Short Term: (0 to 3 months)
  • Learn Kimball Quality system requirements
  • Train on processes required to validate processes in the Kimball quality system
  • Build relationships with others
  • Begin training on the manufacturing line and the technology in use on the Automated Equipment
  • Maintain customer specific system documentation in support of FDA regulatory requirements

Midterm: (3 to 6 months)
  • Begin to audit current validations and identify solutions
  • Develop an understanding of completing engineering changes on the Automated Equipment and maintaining the validated state of the equipment
  • Learn and adopt Kimball Electronics philosophies and culture

Long term: (6 to 12 months)
  • Identify process improvement areas and develop a plan to implement those improvements
  • Write and complete test method validation and equipment qualifications
  • Demonstrate understanding of and attend training to FDA 21 CFR 820/GMP Medical Device Regulations


About Kimball Electronics Group

Kimball Electronics Group is a global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company that specializes in producing durable electronics for the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety markets. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana. Kimball Electronics Group has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, China, Thailand, and Poland. The company's services include design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Kimball Electronics Group is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing waste and energy consumption.
Learn more about Kimball Electronics Group
Size
6,400 employees
Market Cap
$569.3 million
Industry
Net Income
$36.8 million
Founded
1961
5 Year Trend
+7.7%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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