Automation Engineer (Engineering)
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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Automation Engineer located in Columbia, SC.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager the Automation Engineer role involves specifying, designing, and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.
What a typical day looks like:
- Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately-complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes.
- Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.
- Understand the machine operating principle, Consequence of wear and tear parts and product Defects
- Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance
- Should be willing to learn & enhance the skill in all type of Automation equipment.
- Should prepare why-why analysis & drive for permanent corrective actions.
- Should be able to give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment.
- Directs daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needs
- Coordinates maintenance activities with other functional groups such as engineering and operations to ensure the efficient operation of the departmental function.
- Collaborates and offers input to planning, building, and maintaining the Automation framework and associated processes for new products.
- Identifies and drives change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
- 5+ years of experience as an automation engineer.
- Experience in a regulated industry such as med device, pharmaceutical, or automotive.
- BS in Engineering or similar degree is preferred.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
- Life Insurance
- Matching 401K
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee discounts at local retailers
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Job Category
Production EngineeringRelocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only
Is Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com.
