Automation Engineer

Volt is immediately hiring an Automation Engineer in Jeffersonville, IN

• Process Optimization and Efficiency
• Lead efforts to improve batch and mechanical efficiencies within packaging and device assembly processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times, increase output, and ensure the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve issues related to equipment, process variability, and system bottlenecks.
• Drive automation and integration initiatives to enhance the reliability and scalability of processes.
• Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as the technical lead for equipment and process optimization initiatives, partnering with cross functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Provide technical expertise in the installation, commissioning, and qualification of new packaging and assembly systems.
• Support commissioning and qualification (C&Q) activities, process validation, and ramp-up to full-scale production.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and resolution of process and equipment-related issues, utilizing root cause analysis (RCA) and formal problem-solving methodologies.
• Technical Documentation and Training
• Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials.
• Train operators and maintenance personnel on new equipment, processes, and best practices to ensure consistent and safe operation.
• Ensure that all processes and equipment adhere to GMP, regulatory, and corporate quality standards.
• Monitor performance metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of process improvements.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for further optimization.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other methodologies to increase process efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related discipline) or equivalent work experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

This is a Contract to hire opportunity.
Duration: 06+ Months

Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

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Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email or call . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.