Manufacturing Equipment Engineer (Controls, Industrial Automation, Robotics)
Company: Exide Technologies
Location: manchester
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
Overview Do you thrive on being the go-to person to solve your
employer's greatest technical challenges? Stryten Manufacturing is
hiring an Automation Engineer for our automation engineering team.
Your expertise will help guide us and drive our increasing
automation needs in our Manchester, Iowa facility. The role is
highly visible and impacts all of our new and current manufacturing
operations (oxide manufacturing, plate making, assembly, and
formation) from manufacturing efficiency, rate, operator safety,
and uptime standpoints. You will help Stryten as we drive to the
next level of manufacturing automation. You thrive on this kind of
responsibility and take pride knowing the impact you'll have in
this position. Your presence must be felt in the facility as you
drive the facility engineering and manufacturing teams. You will
guide, design, spec, install, and program new automation
investments and highlight high potential investment areas.
Reporting to the Automation Engineering Manager, you are the
facility automation expert and will share improvements with other
automation engineers in our other manufacturing facilities. With 8
manufacturing facilities in the US, there are always opportunities
to move up or around within the company. Stryten has an engineering
career progression ladder that allows engineers to progress in the
organization in either an individual contributor or managerial
role. Read below for the formal description. Apply to learn more
about our new projects for the upcoming year where you'll play a
key role in our manufacturing plants and other key initiatives.
Apply online or text strytenjobs to 97211 to begin your
pre-screening process! Responsibilities The Automation Engineer
will be the go-to person for new process improvement
recommendations and designs and critical troubleshooting events,
and new process improvement recommendations and designs Take
ownership of all the automation aspects of our equipment Gather
data on manufacturing processes, analyzing them for optimal
improvement opportunities. Develop upgrade plans for manufacturing
equipment and roll them out on all like equipment. Create PID loops
for critical process controls to improve process capabilities Build
SCADA and MES solutions to improve our manufacturing efficiency and
help drive strategic process improvements Develop a thorough
understanding of the processes at our facilities Grow knowledge of
the facility team and gain their trust Take a hands-on approach to
improvements Improve uptime on manufacturing equipment Increase
production speed at the current quality requirements and uptime
Isolate critical data outputs of the process and define indicators
of key process performance Foster strong relationships with members
of the operations team and vendors Work at all levels across the
organization Grow expertise in Automation, MES, Industry 4.0 and
IIoT Qualifications BS or greater in Mechanical Engineering,
Robotics, Electrical Engineering or STEM related field. Proven
experience with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon,
GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, or
Toshiba but Allen Bradley is preferred Experience with all Rockwell
software packages including but not limited to RS Logix 5, 500 and
5000, Factory Talk view designer, RS Networks, Panelbuilder,
kepserver and related communications packages. Familiar with motion
controls systems, servos and modern sensor types and uses.
Experience in HMI and/or Operator Interface programming and
configuration of any of the following software packages Ignition,
Wonderware, Intellution, Factory Talk View, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech,
Iconics, Siemens, or US Data is a requirement for this role, and
Ignition is preferred 3-5 years of hands on experience in process
or manufacturing engineering, with a track record of driving
operational excellence Proven record of successfully operating
independently with little or no direct supervision Demonstrated
ability to analyze processes looking for improvements in efficiency
as well as product quality, layout of equipment, workflow and
safety. Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Word,
PowerPoint, Excel and database softwares Familiar with industrial
networking technologies including Ethernet/IP, Controlnet and
Devicenet Familiar with all aspects of electrical, pneumatic and
hydraulic machine systems (power sources, energy control, motion
devices) Proficient with CAD drawing packages and able to and/or
update drawing packages as needed Develop training and technical
documents to present and/or instruct others on new process changes
or machine modifications. Six sigma certification is a strong plus
About the work environment: You will work in both office and
manufacturing environments. Battery manufacturing employs
chemicals, heat and heavy equipment, and as such you will at times
be exposed to lead, fumes, noise, dirt, hazards, and chemicals, and
in all cases will be provided with appropriate PPE. You must be
able to see, hear and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two
hours at a time, sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel and climb able to
use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift
40 pounds from floor level, able to work below ground level in
confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms,
able to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment
(PPE) as required, able to climb stairs. Travel may be required for
this position but not more than 25% #LI-JA EEO Statement Stryten
Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's
qualifications are considered without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. About Statement
Stryten Manufacturing, www.stryten.com, is a leading provider of
stored electrical-energy solutions for the Transportation and
Industrial markets. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the
company operates transportation plants in Salina, Kansas,
Manchester, Iowa and industrial facilities in Ft. Smith, Arkansas,
Kansas City, Kansas and Charlottesville, Virginia. Its
manufacturing plants are located Kansas City, Missouri, and
Lampeter, Pennsylvania. These locations produce a comprehensive
portfolio of battery and energy storage systems and specialty
applications for the Transportation, Network Power and Motive Power
markets. Also served are industries such as agricultural,
automotive, heavy-duty truck, marine, materials handling, military,
mining, railroad, security, telecommunications, utility and
uninterruptible power supply (UPS), among others. Job Locations
IA-Manchester Requisition ID 2021-2915 Category Engineering
Position Type Regular Fulltime Address 913 South 10th Street Postal
Code 52057 #stryten
Keywords: Exide Technologies, Cedar Rapids , Manufacturing Equipment Engineer (Controls, Industrial Automation, Robotics), Other , manchester, Iowa
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