Automation & Equipment Engineer
Department: Engineering and R&D
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Cazenovia, New York
Reporting To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 / year
Description
The Automation & Equipment Engineer is in charge of designing, testing, and optimizing automated systems to help businesses improve processes, save costs, and achieve better outcomes. This engineer specializes in the design, maintenance, and optimization of equipment with a focus on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of these systems. Their expertise lies in understanding the intricacies of the equipment, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and repair existing equipment to ensure optimal performance
Determining the automation capabilities of the factory's processes or products
Building automated systems for the site and correcting any errors when implementing a solution
Writing reports that explain automation projects from start to finish
Testing and monitoring automation systems
Debugging, repairing, and troubleshooting various systems
Upgrading or deactivating existing automation systems
Training stakeholders on how to use and troubleshoot automation systems
Writing Job Instructions for automation systems and manufacturing equipment
Ensure equipment meets all safety standards and complies with regulations
Determine root cause of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment problems
Create and maintain equipment performance metrics and track progress over time
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or minimum of 5 years of relevant experience)
Demonstrated experience in equipment design and maintenance
Demonstrated experience in implementing automated solutions in a manufacturing environment
Experience with CAD software and ability to read technical drawings
Knowledge of safety regulations related to equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Time management skills to meet the strict project deadlines
Creativity to develop automation solutions
Benefits
What's in it for you on Day 1:
Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
Prescription Drug Plans
Basic Life Insurance
401k plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Security Clearance Incentive Program
Employee Referral Program
Overtime opportunities
Alternate work schedules available
PTO (10 days) and NYS Sick and Safe Leave
Paid Holidays
Exciting Onsite Perks:
Free Starbucks coffee available at our café
Free access to our Fitness Center
Fresh food is available for purchase in the cafeteria store.
Employee Appreciation Events
Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting salary for this role is targeted to be between $100,000 to $150,000.
Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
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