Automation Engineer
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
This Automation Engineer role supports the automated final assembly process in our Milwaukee, WI facility. You will be part of a team focused on improving, supporting, and maintaining the fully automated production line meant as a showcase of both Rockwell hardware and software. This is a high visibility role in a data rich environment that requires cross-functional collaboration with teams throughout the company and interaction with customers to showcase Rockwell's capabilities. You will work onsite from Milwaukee, WI and report to the Team Lead, Automation Engineering.
Your Responsibilities:
- Leverage automation and controls experience to optimize the machines on a highly automated line
- Maintain and update mechanical/assembly drawings for in-line fixturing
- Demonstrate an awareness of state-of-the-art and lean manufacturing concepts and practices
- Demonstrate an ability to coordinate activities through all levels of the organization to achieve objectives
- Utilize data analysis, computational skills, and appropriate software to maximize productivity
- Possess a high level of production process knowledge
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing problems including (but not limited to): issue with mechanical assembly machinery and fixtures, electrical issues, and controls/software related issues
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in assembly machinery and fixtures
- Obtain, organize, and analyze data and to prepare charts and reports
- Lead the development and implementation of cost reduction programs and achieve department and plant targets
- Perform other duties as assigned
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- 2+ years of manufacturing / industrial engineering experience
- Automation or Controls Engineering experience
- AB PLCs, AB Motion Control, AB Independent Cart, FANUC (LR, SR)
- Rockwell Software Experience
- Studio 5000, View Designer, FT View
- Mechanical Engineering or Machine Design experience
- Proficient in Data Analysis: Microsoft Excel, Powe BI
- Customer service or technical support involvement
- SAP business system knowledge
- LEAN Six-Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
- Previous experience in a highly automated environment
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What We Offer:
- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k
- Paid Time off
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
- To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
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