Automation Engineer

Viega

$87K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering, preferably Automation Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of automation experience
  • Proficiency in programming logic and PLC programming
  • Experience with CAD software like Solidworks, AutoCAD, or Catia
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and SAP

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing automated systems
  • Optimize existing automation cells
  • Provide data for process modifications
  • Review and evaluate coding practices
  • Ensure safety and compliance in designs
  • Collaborate with various departments to address manufacturing issues
  • Train employees on automated systems
  • Coordinate with vendors for out-sourced work

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Wellness program and mental health resources
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Employer-paid disability and life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 annually and paid volunteer days
Full Job Description
Job-ID: 17778; Location(s): McPherson KS

This Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, programing, simulating, and tests a wide variety of automation systems in order to complete specific tasks within allotted cycle times. This position will either lead or be a participant on numerous automation projects. This position works closely with our automation vendors reviewing and optimizing their designs to suit our needs. This position will also serve as trainer in the efficient operation and limits of our automated systems.

What You'll Do:

Essential Functions:
  • Assist in the design of automated systems.
  • Optimization of current automation cells.
  • Provide data for suggested modifications.
  • Review and evaluate code.
  • Evaluates all relevant ergonomic, safety, environmental and compliance considerations when reviewing processes, designs and implementations.
  • Interaction with manufacturing, maintenance, automation vendors, quality and other department supervisors or managers to solve and correct existing and expected manufacturing problems.
  • Train employees.
  • Work with Purchasing Team to secure necessary equipment.
  • Coordinate out-sourced work with vendors.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to Lean Manufacturing principles and techniques.


Other
  • Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
  • Performs other duties as required and/or assigned


What We're Looking For:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated skills in cost/benefit analysis
  • Programming
    • Proficiency in understanding programing logic
    • Programming experience in college or industry
    • PLC programming experience
  • CAD
    • Solidworks
    • Auto CAD
    • Catia
  • Computer Skills
    • Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT)
    • SAP


Education, Certification/License & Work Experience
  • B.S. Engineering, preferably in Automation Engineering or equivalent years of work experience
  • 2 years of experience, preferably in automation


Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Total Rewards Package:

Compensation
  • Base: $87,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually, based on specific compensable factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, and geographic market.
  • Bonus: This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company's performance and their own individual performance.


Benefits

Health & Wellbeing
  • Medical, Telehealth, Dental, and Vision coverage, including infertility treatment, weight management, and physical therapy.
  • Wellness Program, including wellbeing platform, wellness challenges, WorkLife Navigator services, EAP, and mental health resources.
  • HSA with company contribution.
  • Health Care and Dependent Care FSA options.


Financial Security
  • 401(k) plan with up to 7.5% total employer contribution, including an automatic 3% company contribution plus a competitive tiered match.
  • Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary coverage options.
  • Voluntary benefits including legal, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.


Growth & Time Off
  • Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, with an option for fully funded degree programs through Colorado Technical University.
  • 22 days PTO.
  • 9 company holidays plus 2 paid Volunteer Days.
  • Professional development opportunities designed to help employees continue building their careers.


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