Automation Design Engineer

General Summary:

The Automation Design Engineer will support our manufacturing process through automation initiatives by designing, developing, and implementing automation throughout the corporation.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and justify automation projects driving safety, efficiencies and cost saving's improvements in all Flambeau operations.

• Create CAD generated detailed layouts, fixtures and end of arm tooling design models as required.

• Create bills of materials, dimensional part drawings and estimates as needed.

• Coordinate and support Project Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Outsourcing as required to develop complete technical specifications.

• Project management - create timelines and flow charts, and coordinate meetings for effective communication throughout the team.

• Research and develop new technology to help improve production.

• Create and generate prototypes as required for feasibility studies.

• Strives to maintain high levels of knowledge related to current and new automation, tooling, machinery, materials and processes.

• Travel to other Flambeau facilities. Vendors or customers as required.

• All other duties assigned by Manager.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• 4 year degree in related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skill Requirements:

• Understanding of automation design, fixture design, build and construction.

• Knowledge in the field of robotics and programming

• 2-4 years of experience in plastics processing and manufacturing strongly preferred.

• Willingness to acquire further knowledge and experience through training opportunities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Strong 3-D CAD/CAM (SDRC) skills.

• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Solidworks, and Ladder Logic Programming.

Physical Requirements:

• This is largely a sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment such as a computer, copy machine, laptop and cell phone. May be required to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally. Much of the work is completed in a corporate office / lab environment; however, some work will take place on the production floor.

Supervision Over the Following Roles:

NA

Work Schedule/Attendance /Overtime/Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 40 hours a week

• Overtime as needed

• Travel up to 20% per year to other Flambeau Locations