Automation Engineer - New Graduate (AUTOM004721- MET)

at  Sargent Aerospace Defense LLC

With continual growth comes opportunity, this is why Sargent and the Automation & Software Group are now seeking an Automation Engineer MET. Here, you will directly impact overall operational efficiency with the projects you are working on. As an Automation Engineer for the Automation and Software Group at Sargent, the work you do will be meaningful and have a direct impact on operations. A successful individual will be ready to embrace our core values, learn, collaborate, and create solutions that will serve the expanding needs of the existing operations and help us fully realize Industry 4.0/5.0.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Automation and Software Group, you will develop and improve operations by studying current processes/systems and implementing best-practice technological solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on small to mid-size projects that can include wiring control systems and sensors, software configurations, and other technical areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or similar field
• Comfortable working in a CNC lathe and mill machine shop setting
• Ability to keep up with the latest technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good personal organizational skills to control productivity
• Self-driven and results-oriented
• Microsoft Office proficiency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CAD software experience (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Experience/working knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of PLC ladder logic and scripting languages (C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL)
• Enjoys hands-on breadboarding electronics
• Interest in robotics and machine learning
• Experience with data visualization tools

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors or better in Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

• Produce and update documentation for all projects and new or improved processes
• Build an understanding of manufacturing processes
• Provide real-time on-floor technical support to Manufacturing Engineers and end users
• Research best practices and IIoT capabilities
• Work hands-on with electronics, sensors, and robotics
• Troubleshoot automation errors and support as needed
• Interact with vendors to ensure potential systems meet site requirements
• Train end users (if any) on new or improved processes
• Communicate with colleagues / analyze current systems to identify opportunities for automation and optimization
• Foster a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt
• Support the Automation & Software Group with all other required technical needs
  Automation Includes – assembly machines/fixtures, CNC machines, robots, production software, and test equipment. Any other equipment or software identified by A&SG leadership.