Automation Engineer
Job Description
- Process Analysis: Assess current production workflows to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
- System Design: Develop, implement, and optimize automated systems to enhance productivity and reduce manual processes.
- Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate automation technologies, including robotics and software solutions, into existing operations.
- Feasibility Studies: Conduct cost-benefit analyses and feasibility assessments for potential automation projects.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and standard operating procedures.
- Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate the performance of automated systems, making necessary adjustments to maintain optimal operation.
- Training and Support: Provide training and ongoing support to staff on new automation technologies and processes.
- Industry Trends: Stay updated on advancements in automation, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
- Dashboard Development: Design and maintain dynamic dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress.
- Trend Identification: Analyze production data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
- Strategic Implementation: Work closely with engineering and operations teams to implement data-driven solutions for process optimization.
- Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and executing automation opportunities.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven track record in industrial automation and transitioning manual processes to automated systems.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of automation technologies, including PLCs, robotics, and process control systems.
- Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., CAD, simulation tools).
- Six Sigma Certification is a plus.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt
Technical Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt is a dedicated and experienced Senior Recruiting Team Lead passionate about empowering individuals through career opportunities. With an impressive track record of 8 years at Sterling, she has significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition and development strategies.
With a remarkable 12-year career in the field of recruiting, Ashley has garnered a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and trends. She has witnessed the ever-changing job market and thrived in guiding people through its complexities. For Ashley, the most rewarding aspect of recruitment is finding people roles that can genuinely improve their professional lives.
As a Senior Recruiting Team Lead, Ashley's leadership abilities shine through as she leads her team to excel in their roles. She believes in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where all team member's strengths are recognized and utilized to achieve collective success.
Advice for candidates from Ashley: “Reflect on your skill sets and what makes you happy, be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses. Strengthen your online presence and always be networking!”