Sr Automation Engineer

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Hampton, Arkansas

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Automation, Automation Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Computer Skills, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Data Analysis, Human Interaction, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Performance Analysis, Power Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Process Management, Product/Service Launch, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Prototyping, Regulations, Reliability Analysis, Requirements Management, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Schematic Capture, Statistical Process Control, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Tactical Operations, Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Military, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Hampton, Arkansas

POSTED

30+ days ago

Company Overview: General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Job Summary: Develops, designs, builds and tests robotic platforms from prototype through product commercialization. Creates an integrated autonomous interface, mobility, communication, and human-robot interaction. Works with cross-functional teams to understand opportunities for robotic applications. Impact of the Role:

General Profile

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
Solves complex problems
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions:

Uses engineering techniques to design, develop, test, and manage automated machinery processes.
Designs, programs, simulates, optimizes, and tests automated machinery to streamline manufacturing processes.
Uses design techniques to build automated systems such as: measurement functions, control functions, and actuators, etc.
Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
Considers automation workflow, production layout, and safety measures when designing automated machinery processes.
Audits current equipment and automated processes to determine failure rates.
Models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues
Develops solutions to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
Drafts and designs detailed technical documentation for design specifications and additional relevant documents.
Adheres to international and local regulatory standards for design, process, and safety considerations.
- Required Qualifications:
  - Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
  - Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
  - Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  Preferred Qualifications:
  - Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
  - Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise. Problem-solving skills. Oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking. Instrument control. Performance analysis. Power management. Process optimization. Reliability analysis. Schematic capture. Statistical process control. Technical troubleshooting. Control systems. Device integration. SCADA architecture. Programmable Logic Control (PLC). Human Machine Interface (HMI). Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.
  Physical Requirements:
  - Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
  - Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
  - Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
  Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel likely. _____________________________: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

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