Senior Automation Engineer

One of the top faucet brand in North America, it offers a diverse selection of thoughtfully designed kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, accessories, bath safety products and kitchen sinks for residential and commercial applications each delivering the best possible combination of meaningful innovation, useful features, and lasting value.Job Description Support existing automated equipment, and participate in the design and implementation of new assembly automationResponsibilities: Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary point of contact for the Manufacturing organization for automated assembly equipment supportOwn the OEE metric for the assigned areas, driving improvement and resolving issuesCollaborate from a technical perspective with the Global Strategic Development teams to develop and implement new assembly solutions that support global initiativesBenchmark similar industries and technologies.Identify Best Practices, areas for improvement, and develop corresponding response plansIdentify and improve existing safety and ergonomic conditions for automated assembly equipmentDevelop and train Standard Operating Procedures and Progressive Maintenance Partnership documentation for site automation and equipmentPropose and implement Visual Factory screens that support Manufacturing and overall plant goalsLead or participate in Continuous Improvement Events in the manufacturing facilities to implement equipment and process changesParticipate in Product Design reviews, PFMEA, and Design for Assembly processesDevelop and implement procedures and documentation that support the release of machinery and equipment, and train affected site personnelLead process troubleshooting efforts, including cross-functional team engagementSupport Maintenance organization with training, equipment maintenance plans, and troubleshooting assistanceQualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:BS degree in EngineeringFunctional knowledge of PLC-based machine controls; robotics, sensor, and vision applications; and pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical devicesAbility to read and interpret ladder logic and electrical schematicsBasic use of Allen-Bradley controls software suite5+ years of experience working in high volume production assembly (manual and automated)Experience in development, validation, and process optimization of significant capital projectsKnowledge and understanding of part prints and equipment layoutsDemonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving capabilityDemonstrated mechanical aptitude with hands on experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills interfacing with all levels of Manufacturing, Engineering, customers, suppliers, and operationsHands on experience with MS Office and MS ProjectMust possess interactive skills to support the manufacturing team and function as a business partnerDemonstrated success handling multiple priorities and working in a fast paced environmentExposure to techniques in change management preferredMust be collaborative and able to work in a team environmentAdditional Information Excellent Relocation Benefits provided - Interested candidates send your resumes to or reach me at 888-738-5815 X 1353#J-18808-Ljbffr