Manufacturing Engineering Programmer

Position Description

Process Improvement

• Assist with the redesigning of various product lines for cost effectiveness and improved performance.
• Assist in the coordination of manufacturing launch for new or revised products, including training team members and evaluating results.
• Design, develop and test machinery.
• Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls.

Project Planning and Execution

• Evaluate and report on new materials, technology, and techniques for improving manufacturing and service of the product line.
• Create and manage preparatory, interim, and completion project plans, reports, and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of equipment, electrical drawings, and other documentation.
• Prepare quotations and appropriating requests for equipment to support the business unit requirements.

Manufacturing Facility and Support

• Evaluate and solve production problems.
• Manage the successful transition of new products and technology into the production arena.
• Research, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Position Requirements

• Ladder logic experience
• Basic knowledge of electrical design
• Able to coordinate and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven demonstration of effective and efficient interfacing with all levels of team members, vendors and guests.
• Adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, projects, and priorities.

Electrical Programmer

• Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, or equivalent degree

§ Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

• Able to read, create, and analyze electrical drawings.

Computer Programmer

• Associate's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree

§ Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

• Visual Basic experience or training required.
• Knowledge of object oriented development required.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Visual Basic, Allen Bradley software, Siemens programming software
• Robotic programming in Yaskawa or Fanuc