Automation Project Engineer

Built on a legacy of quality and innovation, we are seeking an Automation Project Engineer to join our team and support our continued growth.

This role will be involved in identifying, developing, and implementing automation concepts to full implementation, automated machinery and process to improve the manufacture of coolers and meet strategic goals. Finding suitable industry partners capable of delivering robust automation solutions in a fast paced, consumer goods factory.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop fully integrated systems to streamline processes to eliminate waste within the value streams and improve overall product quality, manufacturing capability, and process control.
• Create the conceptual design for automated systems and act as the technical lead for automation migrations.
• Produce and/or approve functional and detailed design specifications and provide technical leadership, support and expertise for the project team.
• Establish the technical specification for electrical subcontracting including control panels and electrical subcontractor scope of work and ensure that the engineered solution meets project requirements.
• Support the development of the PLC program and/or HMI program.
• Participate and lead internal tests, such as Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Test and Commissioning, including documentation of their respective protocols.
• Compile and author the Operator Installation Manual and Troubleshooting Guide; and provide supporting technical equipment files.
• Provide operator and maintenance technician training across all (4) shifts for any equipment or process automation.
• Recommends, designs, & implements upgrades to existing equipment.
• Identify tool designs, and processes to improve consistency, accuracy, and cycle times.
• Identify and implement shop floor savings.
• Work as part of a larger multi-disciplined project team.