Senior Automation Engineer

Shift:1st shift

City:Solon

Swagelok Northeast Ohio USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality Integrity Respect for the Individual Customer Focus Innovation and Continuous Improvement which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For 75 years our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space down to the bottom of the ocean and everywhere in same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skillsyoull thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

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We hope youll consider joining our team.

The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for the design implementation and modification of automation technology to support the global Automation strategy along with automation projects including but not limited to new equipment and automation initiatives. A broad knowledge of machine design principals control systems (electronic pneumatic etc.) robotics and integration techniques are required. Key responsibilities include manufacturing automation control system design and programming of electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems and integrating solutions into production equipment using and elevating standard practices and methods. This person may provide oversight and guidance to developing team members.

The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for the following on complex systems. May support these activities under guidance on highly complex systems.

• Contributes to the development of the corporate Automation strategy.
• Develops concepts for automated system solutions incorporating all aspects of the electrical controls pneumatic mechanical etc. systems.
• Designs controls electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems including Bill of Material definition and schematic generation.
• Modifies reverse engineers and troubleshoots existing systems.
• Understands automation application cost implications and helps perform budgetary cost analysis of concepts generated.
• Assists with automation scope and requests for quote for both internal and 3rd party vendors.
• Programs PLC / ladder logic robots and vision systems and integrates into manufacturing equipment.
• Facilitates technical communication and quotations with 3rd party automation / integrator vendors.
• Understands and translates the needs of product and processes into documentation of system requirements including design installation and testing for new automated equipment and systems. Supports integrated system test and factory acceptance testing definition & execution.
• Delivers technical documentation and presentations. Ensure as-built changes are effectively documented through the change management system.
• Collaborates on team designs (hardware and software) of mechanical pneumatic and electronic systems.
• Applies engineering theory practices and principles to perform failure analysis to determine root cause of equipment failures and conduct machinery performance evaluations.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with other groups such as Operations IT Sourcing and other stakeholders as needed.
• Provide guidance and assist in development of Swageloks automation capabilities. Mentors guides and oversees the work of developing team members.

Education:

• Required: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Robotics Controls Mechatronics Automation Engineering or similar technical discipline.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of controls / automation engineering experience in a manufacturing setting with significant experience in the following:
  • Robot programming implementation and integration with other machinery.
  • Machine controls including but not limited to PLC programming and ladder logic process and temperature PID controllers mechanical robotic components and data logging.
  • Pneumatic hydraulic and electrical systems and mechanical robotic design.
  • Selection and proper application of control system components such as sensors valves relays PLCs etc.
  • Safety Concentration:
    • Machine and safety requirements and ability to perform appropriate risk assessments independently. Preferred: ANSI (R15.06 B11.0. B11.20 Z136.1) ISO (TC) IEC (61508-) NFPA (70 70B 70E 79) and OSHA (Technical Manual Section IV and 29 CFR 1910).
  • Creation and interpretation of technical schematics and electrical drawings.
  • CAD Software (SolidWorks preferred).
  • MS Office Suite (especially Excel proficiency).
  • Data collection analysis and interpretation.
  • Vision systems (preferred).
• Strong critical thinking system analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform work on multiple concurrent complex projects / initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills (oral and written communication) with the ability to collaborate with leaders peers operators and technicians.
• Proven commitment focus and effectiveness in advancing core values.

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Resilience
• Enabling Change
• Managing Complexity

• Working conditions associated with normal office environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g. computer telephone copier printer etc.).
• Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings.
• Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
• Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness compensation retirement planning and supplemental rewards.

To apply:

1. Click Apply Now to the role of interest upload your resume and complete the application.

2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

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Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race ethnicity creed color religion sex pregnancy pregnancy-related medical conditions age national origin or ancestry disability genetic information veteran/military status sexual orientation gender identity or other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time without any advanced notice for any reason or no reason.