SolarEdge

Automation Engineer - Manufacturing

SolarEdge • $90K — $120K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSc in Machinery or Electronic Engineering
  • 5-8 years of experience in field service engineering or production plants
  • Familiarity with SMT equipment and electronics manufacturing
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, software, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Experience with CAD 3D software, preferably PRO-E
  • Ability to manage teams and outsourcing projects
  • Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement production equipment and tooling based on specifications
  • Coordinate automation projects with external integrators
  • Participate in and manage Site Acceptance Test (SAT) activities
  • Analyze and optimize automation lines to enhance OEE and productivity
  • Manage resources and budget for the Automation department
  • Drive improvements in efficiency and waste reduction to meet KPIs
  • Handle maintenance, budgeting for spare parts, and daily production monitoring

Benefits

  • On-site work in Austin, TX
  • Opportunity to work with innovative automation technologies
  • Engagement in projects that enhance production efficiency
  • Involvement in cross-functional team coordination
  • Potential for career growth within the Automation department
Full Job Description
Description

Position Summary:

SolarEdge Technologies is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer focused on electronic product assembly and automation assembly operations. This position reports to the Automation Team Supervisor and is responsible, through subordinate and matrix management, for the output, operation and maintenance of automation equipment and machinery.

Work Location: On Site in Austin, TX

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement production equipment and tooling according to specification coming from Project and Research & Development departments as well as process requirements
  • Coordinate automation projects with external integrators
  • Participate, support and run SAT (Site Acceptance Test) requirement with project team, and collect and report SAT data
  • Analyze, find innovative solutions including robots, vision systems, real time traceability, performance monitoring (FPY), trouble shooting and optimize automatic lines to improve both OEE as well as productivity
  • Manage resources, budget for Automation dept. and related projects
  • Manage teams to drive continual improvement in FPY, efficiency and scrap rate to make sure all KPIs meet department requirement
  • Managing all maintenance activities, responsible for spare part budget and availability
  • Monitor daily production activity and input and send daily production report

Requirements

  • Bsc. Machinery/Electronic Engineering
  • At least 5-8 years in field service engineering, production plants or system integrators with specific knowledge in automation and management of complex machines
  • Previous experience with SMT equipment and Electronics manufacturing
  • Knowledge of the main mechanical, electrical, software, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Knowledge of CAD 3D (PRO-E preferably)
  • Familiar with FMEA
  • Experience of team management and outsourcing projects
  • Creative, "Out Of Box" thinking, Multi-tasking. Self-motivated, self-maintained and able to take the initiative to solve problems


About SolarEdge

SolarEdge is a global leader in smart energy technology. The company provides innovative solutions for solar power harvesting and monitoring, as well as energy management and storage. SolarEdge was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with offices and subsidiaries in over 20 countries. The company's products are used in residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar installations, and have won numerous awards for their performance and reliability. SolarEdge is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol SEDG.
Learn more about SolarEdge
Size
3,964 employees
Market Cap
$16.4 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$140.3 million
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+52.3%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ
SEDG
* Ladders Estimates

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