Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer
Wilkesboro, NC

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager (PM), the Robotics Engineer directs manufacturing operations through a team of functional Group Managers that oversee and implement all production operations and shop activities at the various JELD-WEN plants and facilities in accordance with corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This position performs/acts in the capacity of a Group Manager during an absence and/or void and may act as the liaison to the PM on behalf of their respective operational Group activities and responsibilities.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Support daily production schedules through the timely troubleshooting and repair of faulty equipment.
Troubleshoot and update robot programs based on component change and manufacturing needs.
Provide strong project management skills to lead, plan, budget, and implement large capital projects.
Mentor and train associates in robot set ups and troubleshooting.
May perform other or specified duties as directed by the Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, Production Manager, or other appropriate supervisory personnel.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, technical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills up and down the organizational ladder to include rank and file, and plant management personnel.
Fundamental understanding of JELD-WENs Mission Statement and overall corporate goals, objectives, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Knowledge of safety (OSHA, SDS), ANSI (RIA) standards.
Knowledge of automation applications with successful development and deployment experiences.
Knowledge of setting up base structures for robot installation according to company standards.
Must be flexible and able to manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Must be able to ensure effective and efficient completion of projects by planning and implementing courses of action with other functions and key stakeholders.
Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other position applicable software applications.
Travel is primarily local during the business day. May on occasion travel to appropriate seminars and training.
Education and Experience
Five+ years of relevant work experience in Power Controls, Automation, and/or Robotics Engineering.
4 year University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering or Computer Science.
Experience in setting up robots and configuring robot I/Os, the off-line robotic simulation process in conjunction with PLC I/Os and HMI, exchanging tags and data between robots and PLCs through commonly used industrial protocols such as Ethernet IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, etc.
Experience with interfacing safety devices like E-Stops, light curtains and area scanners with robot programming.
Knowledge of raw materials and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques, preferably in the door and window industry.
Sound knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, but not limited to, SQDCI, OTD, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and activities
They offers competitive compensation &
benefits packages. As aglobal organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical &
dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(Companies ATS Questions):
1. Do you have a 4 year University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering or Computer Science.
2. Do you have 5+ years of relevant work experience in Power Controls, Automation, and/or Robotics Engineering
3. Do you have Experience in setting up robots and configuring robot I/Os, the off-line robotic simulation process in conjunction with PLC I/Os and HMI, exchanging tags and data between robots and PLCs through commonly used industrial protocols such as Ethernet IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, etc.
4. Do you have Experience with interfacing safety devices like E-Stops, light curtains and area scanners with robot programming.
5. Do you have Working knowledge of raw materials and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques, preferably in the door and window industry.
6. Do you have Working knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques including, but not limited to, SQDCI, OTD, TPS, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and activities
7. Do you have Knowledge of safety (OSHA, SDS), ANSI (RIA) standards.
- NICE TO HAVE
8. Do you have Knowledge of automation applications with successful development and
deployment experiences.
- NICE TO HAVE
9. Do you have Knowledge of setting up base structures for robot installation according to company standards.
- NICE TO HAVE
10. Do you have Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and other position applicable software applications.
- NICE TO HAVE
11. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.