Hubbell Inc

Manufacturing Engineer, Automation

Hubbell Inc • $75K — $95K *
Aiken, SC 29803In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Automation, Controls, Electrical Engineering, or related field; Mechanical engineering candidates with controls experience considered.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with Rockwell Automation control products including PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience designing control system schematics using AutoCad or AutoCad Electrical.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in robot integration, preferably with Fanuc robots.
  • Strong understanding of machine control engineering concepts including safety systems and motion control.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, and test automation systems for manufacturing processes.
  • Identify and lead projects to enhance production capacity and product quality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine product and equipment designs.
  • Generate Statement of Work documents and capital justification for automation projects.
  • Manage automation projects developed by external vendors from concept to commissioning.
  • Provide training and support for operators and maintenance personnel on new equipment.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment fostering innovation and growth.
  • Opportunities to work on large-scale projects ranging from $100k to $1M.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies and systems.
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Involvement in cross-functional teams enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

This individual is responsible for designing, programming, simulating, developing, testing and managing systems for automated machinery and processes within a manufacturing environment. The role will collaborate with others and be responsible for designing/specifying, installing, documenting, and troubleshooting automation equipment for new and existing products and processes, developing conceptual designs, and translating into functional equipment and processes. The position will improve plant and equipment operating efficiency by providing automation and engineering support to the plant operations. He or she will develop and enhance process automation applications for present and future automation systems. The role, in collaboration with others, is responsible for providing management with recommendations on technical advances to achieve or exceed company goals and maximize productivity. Typical projects range from $100k to $1M.

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A Day In The Life

Automation Development
  • Responsible for identifying and leading automated equipment projects to increase production capacity and improve product quality.
  • Identify potential process improvement projects to increase capacity, improve quality, and/or reduce material or labor costs. Design and develop programs to address findings.
  • Work with Product Designers, Project Managers, and Manufacturing Engineers to develop or refine product and equipment designs.
  • Generate detailed Statement Of Work documents for internal approval and for bidding by outside vendors.
  • Develop detailed capital justification and generate Appropriation Requests (ARs) for proposed projects.
  • Design and programming of total automation control systems using AutoCad/AutoCad Electrical, and programming software, primarily RSLogix/Studio 5000. Control systems generally will include Rockwell CompactLogix PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor controls, safety system and components, Fanuc robots, and supporting sensors and pneumatics. System design will also often include Rockwell servo controls, and vision systems where appropriate.
  • Generate justification for "make or buy" decisions.
  • Manage automation projects built by outside custom automation vendors including concept work, equipment specification, project management, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning/debug.
  • Support operations through equipment startups and provide operator/maintenance training.
  • Provide maintenance support and training for new equipment if needed.
  • Develops/reviews/maintains/updates related documentation, files, procedures, databases, drawings and schematics.
  • Ensure that controls systems comply with all safety regulations, codes, and standards.
  • Work with IT to ensure that controls systems are properly integrated with company-wide information systems.
  • Complete assigned work within agreed upon schedule and budget while maintaining high level of quality.
  • Determine where opportunities exist to implement automation by working closely with Product Designers, Project Managers, and Manufacturing teams.

Manufacturing Operations Support
  • Develop and implement long range plans for process control improvements.
  • Guide and train designated employees on new equipment that you implement.
  • Develop/modify procedures, calibration, and training guidelines as needed for automation processes, including training of setup and maintenance personnel.

Project Management
  • Provide leadership and communication to all project team members and functional managers such that the project objectives are clear, responsibilities are understood and progress is tracked and reported.
  • Provides project team input on system capabilities and assist teams with system design decisions.


What will help you thrive in this role?

Technical
  • Solid knowledge in the Automation/Electrical Engineering Design field, with technical experience in the design, optimization, and build of automation equipment.
  • Interface with mechanical team to control the architecture design and implementation, ensuring the correct support of motion controller configuration, setup, fine tuning, data collection, data analysis and reporting, and equipment safety requirements.
  • 3+ years' experience specifying, designing, and programming with Rockwell Automation control products, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Motion Control, and Safety products/systems.
  • 3+ years' experience designing control system schematics with AutoCad and/or AutoCad Electrical.
  • 3+ years' experience with robot integration and support, preferably Fanuc.

Education and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Automation, Controls, Electrical or other related engineering discipline. Mechanical engineers with the required controls experience will also be considered. BSEE degreed candidates with primarily automation equipment design experience are preferred.
  • 3+ years in a manufacturing or system integrator environment with demonstrated ability developing and implementing automation processes and equipment.
  • Possess plant maintenance and operation knowledge along with technical skills to perform assigned duties.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Machine Control engineering concepts and design including vision, safety systems, and motion control, as well as a general knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems.

About Hubbell Inc

Hubbell Incorporated is an American company that designs, manufactures, and sells electrical and electronic products for non-residential and residential construction, industrial, and utility applications. Hubbell was founded by Harvey Hubbell as a proprietorship in 1888, and was incorporated in Connecticut in 1905. It is ranked 602 by Fortune. The company’s reporting segments consist of the electrical segment and the Power segment. Hubbell’s manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the People's Republic of China, Italy, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Australia and maintains sales offices in Singapore, China, India, Mexico, South Korea, and countries in the Middle East. Hubbell was previously headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, and has now moved its headquarters to Shelton, Connecticut. Hubbell Inc. assisted Allied efforts during World War II by manufacturing military vehicle electrical circuits, battery-charging systems for M4 Sherman tanks, power jacks for test meters, vacuum tube sockets for radio communications, and a line of electrical and electronic connectors for aircraft. Hubbell Inc. is in List of S&P 400 companies having stocks that are included in the S&P 400 stock market index, maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Learn more about Hubbell Inc
Size
18,300 employees
Market Cap
$12.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$351.2 million
Founded
1888
5 Year Trend
+3.7%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
HUBB
* Ladders Estimates

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