Senior Test and Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Radford, VA - USA
Job Summary
Position Overview:
The Senior Test and Manufacturing Automation Engineer is responsible for upgrading developing and maintaining customized automation equipment processes programs and databases for global factories. They work with both R&D and operations to support New Product Introduction as well as improve operational efficiency and quality.
The engineer is responsible for the test analysis software development and maintenance of test equipment programs and fixtures related to the development fabrication and production of products. These products will include electromagnetic devices such as motors as well as higher-level assemblies that may include motors gears lead screws etc.
- Maintain operations support with an analytical mindset to help Deep Dive data for quality issues and develop robust corrective actions
- Troubleshoot and determine root cause/corrective action (RCCA)
- Design and modify a wide array of automated test and manufacturing/process equipment with regards to electrical schematics mechanical CAD test software and SQL/MySQL databases
- Work with new and innovative equipment to maintain any system or process with the understanding of production requirements
- Support the implementation of Standard Work
- Perform necessary Quality checks and data collection
- Work with development team manufacturing engineers as well as production personnel to resolve technical issues that are identified through the development and manufacturing process.
- Provide Design for Manufacturability/Testability feedback to the design team.
- Participation in activities pertaining to product evaluation test including ABS events design review meetings meetings with suppliers as required.
- Store final Test Spec and Gauge R&R results in SVN
- Drives Innovation and Growth: can identify automation opportunities to improve quality and throughput and provide management with timely and accurate estimates for time and cost
- Is flexible and works parallel paths to execute projects on time
- Charts the Course: Has a deep understanding of business needs quickly prioritizes the critical few engages multiple leaders in assessing and responding to the impact of change; helps others
- Leads through ABS: Sets high expectations for results; sets a personal example for accountability and drives for results
- Must be a motivated self-directed team player expected to actively communicate with colleagues across the world
- Must be able to read and work to blueprints work instructions and schematics to troubleshoot problems or make required changes
- Must have good computer skills (must be familiar with MS office Excel etc.)
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills for direct and frequent communication with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Familiar with various industry standard machine communication protocol
BS of Engineering Physics Mechatronics Automation Controls Robotics or Computer Science required
5 years minimum work experience
- Strong LabVIEW C C# Matlab or VB experience
- CAD software design experience (e.g. AutoCAD Solidworks Inventor or Pro-Engineer)
- Strong electrical mechanical and controls background is required to troubleshoot systems machinery and test equipment
- Experience using precision measurement devices and data acquisition (analog digital I/O temperature etc.)
- This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result all applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) Political Asylee or Refugee
- Ability to pass vision and color eye test or correct vision or color-blindness through some means.
3 or more years work experience in automation and controls
2 years of experience with electric motors and/or rotating machinery
- Familiar with database structure and SQL language
- Familiar with various industry standard machine communication protocol
- Experience using precision measurement devices and data acquisition (analog digital I/O temperature etc.)
- Experience reading and working to blueprints work instructions and schematics to troubleshoot problems or make required changes
- Experience with pneumatic or hydraulic systems
Work Type: Onsite: -This role follows an Onsite Work Schedule and requires working from your designated Regal Rexnord office on a fulltime basis.
Expected Base Salary Range: $83500 - $129800
The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the companys basepaycompensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors including but not limited to the physical worksite location the geographic market of that location candidates skill set level of experienceeducationand internal peer compensationcomparisons among other potential factors.
This role may be filled atdifferent levelsdepending on the candidates experience skills and business needs.
- Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a U.S. Person which includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals U.S. permanent residents individuals granted asylum in the United States and refugees in the United States or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring companysponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.
- Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power transmit and control motion. The Companys electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Companys automation offering comprised of controls actuators drives and precision motors controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Companys end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds and include factory automation food & beverage aerospace medical data center warehouse alternative energy residential and commercial buildings general industrial construction metals and mining and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions Power Efficiency Solutions and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information including a copy of our Sustainability Report visit .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex/gender sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy age ancestry national origin genetic information marital status citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract) disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds perspectives and skills. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement please email you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Regal Beloit and Rexnord Corporation merged in 2001 to create Regal Rexnord. Find out more about the brands that make up our power transmission portfolio.