Manufacturing Engineer II (Automation Focused) North Haven CT

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Compensation : $83250 to $138550 Annually

Under limited / minimal supervision the Manufacturing Engineer II is an experienced role that is responsible for designing implementing and reviewing manufacturing processes procedures and equipment typically in a single manufacturing facility. Identifies improved manufacturing techniques for testing new systems and methods for efficiency and planning assembly layouts to optimize production quality cost and safety. This role has a strong emphasis on automation : evaluating specifying integrating and commissioning automation solutions (robotics PLC / HMI vision systems conveyors material-handling and collaborative robots) to improve throughput quality safety and cost. This role leads pilot automation cells supports vendor selection factory acceptance testing (FAT) and drives the operational handoff and training required for sustained automated production. May be responsible for developing and deploying capital projects.

Scope / Supervision and Interaction :

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct or indirect reports.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Flow - Plans and designs basic manufacturing processes to improve the manufacture and assembly of new and existing products. Determines equipment and tooling needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product and quality specifications.

Process Improvement - Develops and implements process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency material yield safety and cost. May lead small teams in developing and implementing process improvement efforts.

Engineering Design Support - Provides guidance to engineering leadership regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

Regulatory Compliance - Ensures more complex processes and procedures comply with regulations. Applies frequent use and application of technical standards principles theories concepts and techniques.

Remediation - Investigates and suggests corrective action to ensure product quality and to resolve quality issues.

Performs additional responsibilities as assigned

Lead automation commissioning programming coordination and integration : support PLC / HMI programming robot cell programming (FANUC Universal Robots etc.) vision system setup and conveyor / actuator integration.

Work side-by-side with operators technicians and maintenance staff to develop build implement test and sustain process and automation changes; provide immediate hands-on support during pilot runs and production incidents.

Process Improvement - Develops and implements process improvement projects that focus on manufacturing efficiency material yield safety and cost. May lead small teams in developing and implementing process improvement efforts.

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in related Engineering field with 2-5 years of experience

Proficient / Working knowledge and ability to apply concepts of engineering for one solution line

Ability to apply a systematic disciplined and analytical approach to problem solving of moderate to difficult scope and complexity

Effectively apply continuous improvement methods to quality and manufacturing functions (e.g. pull systems process mapping JIT)

Proficient / Working knowledge of data structures and database programming

Ability to work effectively with CAD / CAM systems or other computer aided manufacturing systems in addition to standard business application software and / or specialized data analysis tools

Ability to use existing procedures to solve problems

Ability to read and understand moderate to complex engineering drawings and specifications

Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Ability to research and analyze data effectively and draw valid conclusions

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Well-organized detail-oriented and ability to multi-task

Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook and web-browsers

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and / or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Key Skills

Continuous Integration,APIs,Automotive software,Test Cases,Electrical Engineering,Junit,Distributed Control Systems,Testng,Java,Test Automation,Programmable Logic Controllers,Selenium

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 83250 - 138550