Automation Engineer I

at  BG Products Inc

Derby, KS 67037, USA -

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Immediate22 Aug, 2024Not Specified23 May, 20242 year(s) or aboveGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

The Automation Engineer I will focus on automation projects, use broad spectrum engineering expertise to design, implement, install, and support the creation of high-quality controls, machines, automation and other mechanically or electronically functioning equipment to support advancing manufacturing processes both within the BG ecosystem, and the general industry through BG Automation industrial equipment sales. The Automation Engineer I will apply engineering expertise to proactively identify problems and creatively provide solutions. This position will be responsible for leading and assisting in project planning, research and development, prototyping, testing, and release to manufacturing of new, and improvements to existing, Automation equipment.

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Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to company policies and presents a professional, positive attitude at all times.
  • Apply broad-based engineering principles, practices to the design and creation of Automation utilized both within the production environment at BG and sold to the General Industry.
  • Develop the safe and economical specifications of project portion’s structural design using computer-aided design (CAD) and other software.
  • Design and implement automation control systems, electromechanical systems, PLCs, or other electronics as required.
  • Specify and Identify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
  • Diagnose equipment failures and consumer difficulties to support existing automation.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and other design tests to analyze the operation and performance of equipment, components, or systems.
  • Work effectively with, lead, and advise BG personnel in a group or individually to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
  • Design test control apparatus and equipment using 3D printing or other rapid prototyping techniques.
  • Develop standardized and repeatable procedures for testing products.
  • Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications, and necessity of modification.
  • Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or other projects.
  • Provide feedback to management concerning current projects and other needs.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and other reports.
  • Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
  • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
  • Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
  • Compute mathematical formulas to develop detailed specifications for components or machinery.
  • Layout and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
  • Work with Vendors to obtain products, prototypes, samples, schematics, product information and other materials pertaining to new and existing designs.
  • Layout, draw, or reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • BS in Engineering Required: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, & Manufacturing Disciplines are Preferred
  • 4 years’ experience in manufacturing equipment/tooling design/development preferred.
  • 4 years’ experience in design for manufacturing preferred.
  • 2 years’ experience in integration of robotics and automation preferred.
  • Expert use of CAD is required. Solidworks experience preferred.
  • Experience in plant layout or offline programming software highly preferred. Visual Components, Octopuz, KUKA Sim experience preferred.
  • Minimum of two successful design to iteration to implementation Automation support projects completed is required.
  • Valid driver’s license required.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:2.0Max:4.0 year(s)

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Engineering Design / R&D

Mechanical Engineering

BSc

Electrical, Engineering, Mechatronics

Proficient

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Derby, KS 67037, USA