Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.
Job Overview:
The Electro-Mechanical Engineer/Automation is a hands-on developer of automated production equipment used in our internal manufacturing processes. Provide technical design support in developing and debugging automation equipment utilizing robots, HMIs, PLCs, and a variety of controls. This position is located in Nashville, TN.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities:
Design and develop new equipment utilizing robotics and integration of HMI, PLC and application integration
Design mechanical and electrical upgrades and improvements for production equipment utilizing in-house design as well as outside contractor partners for the design and fabrication of that equipment
Recommend, plan and implement equipment upgrades to improve production efficiency and/or cost reductions
Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, design engineering teams, and external design partners
Ensure that equipment is maintained in a fashion that is safe and assures products can be produced to specification
Provide design oversight and consultation to multiple development and support activities
Develop protocols and provide for data acquisition from machine controllers
Ensure compliance of Hayward's lean manufacturing principles and ensure machine capabilities to prescribed standards
Capabilities/Qualifications:
3 or more years' experience with Electro-Mechanical Equipment and Controls technologies
Experience with PLC ladder logic, analog signals, networking, wireless communications, HMI panel programming and Data Acquisition, and vision system integration
Experience with Solid Works preferred AutoCAD mechanical
Requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to be applied in programming and troubleshooting of machine control processes
Demonstrated expertise managing machine design projects from concept through deployment
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing a plus
Good communication and interpersonal, ability to interact with all levels of management vendors. Capable of working in a team environment
Education:
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree
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Careers at Hayward
Hayward Pool Products is dedicated to the development and progression of what it considers to be its greatest and most valuable resource - its employees. By providing self-development opportunities such as tuition assistance, professional education funding, and external and internal training, employees can improve their career potential with the company and develop job related skills needed to increase their responsibility within the organization.
In addition to these self-development programs, Hayward offers employees various career advancement opportunities through a National Job Posting program, which allows employees to pursue personal, professional, and organizational goals, leading to greater career satisfaction and morale. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and bonus plan.
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We invite motivated professionals to share our vision of new growth and product innovation. For consideration, please send your resume with salary requirements and the appropriate reference code by e-mail to: ELIZ620HR@haywardnet.com; fax 908-351-5723; or mail to Attn: Human Resources Dept., Hayward Pool Products, Inc., 620 DivisionStreet Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207. E.O.E. M/F/D/V
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