Senior Automation Engineer (Engineering Department)

at  AlignTech

JOIN A TEAM THAT IS CHANGING MILLIONS OF LIVES.

Transforming smiles, changing lives.
At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Ready to join us?

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL…

• Document, define, measure and improve existing manufacturing processes using Industry accepted Automation and Controls Engineering Techniques (PLCs, data base management, etc.)
• Ensure that the use and application of manufacturing processes, techniques, and tools are optimal in terms of quality and productivity.
• Research, define, develop, and implement new state of the art manufacturing processes, methods, and technologies, with guidance from Automation and Process Engineer.
• Integrate and automate existing manufacturing systems and processes.
• Implement and champion continuous process improvement methodologies and techniques.
• Understand process capability metrics and work with process engineers to improve the performance of the operation overall, from an Equipment/Controls/Automation perspective.
• Mechanical/electrical equipment and software installation, qualification, validation, maintenance, and trouble shooting.
• Improve equipment capacity, uptime efficiency, and reliability.
• Develop and conduct process and equipment training courses, and produce associated course material.
• Analyze, specify, and implement cost effective equipment that improves operational performance and output.
• Cost performance, equipment cost justification, breakeven points analysis.
• Manufacturing process database management when needed (troubleshooting).
• Availability to easily to change of working areas
• Availability to work independent.
• Support on Root Cause Analysis, Failure Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the effective fulfillment of objectives and deadlines assigned to the group.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to Management team.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL NEED …

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology or any applicable Engineering discipline.
• Experience in PLC troubleshooting, program modification and creation (Allen Bradley will be an asset).
• The ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written form with emphasis on requirements and specifications.
• The ability to report project status accurately and in timely fashion to Manager / Director level management.
• Min 4 years relevant experience in Controls / Automation Engineering or related field, is required.
• Experience in working with the production is essential.
• Resistance to work under stress and the ability to make strategic decisions from the point of view of production continuity are required.
• Practical knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, pneumatics and the basics of mechanics is also necessary.
• To successfully perform this job, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Good command of English