General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems · 2 months ago
Automation Engineer I
US-NE-Lincoln
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions and missile subsystems. The Automation Engineer I role involves developing, designing, and testing robotic platforms, working with cross-functional teams to enhance robotic applications and automate machinery processes.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develops, designs, builds and tests robotic platforms from prototype through product commercialization
Creates an integrated autonomous interface, mobility, communication, and human-robot interaction
Works with cross-functional teams to understand opportunities for robotic applications
Uses engineering techniques to design, develop, test, and manage automated machinery processes
Designs, programs, simulates, optimizes, and tests automated machinery to streamline manufacturing processes
Uses design techniques to build automated systems such as: measurement functions, control functions, and actuators, etc
Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques
Considers automation workflow, production layout, and safety measures when designing automated machinery processes
Audits current equipment and automated processes to determine failure rates
Models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues
Develops solutions to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost
Drafts and designs detailed technical documentation for design specifications and additional relevant documents
Adheres to international and local regulatory standards for design, process, and safety considerations
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience
Engineering degree required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Technical expertise
Problem-solving skills
Oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking
Analytical thinking
Instrument control
Performance analysis
Power management
Process optimization
Reliability analysis
Schematic capture
Statistical process control
Technical troubleshooting
Control systems
Device integration
SCADA architecture
Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Retirement
Work/life benefits
Career development
Recognition programs
Company
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
General Dynamics OTS provides the U.S. military and its allies around the world, an extensive range of weapons systems. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joe Buzzett
Chief Technology Officer
Kyle McFarland
Chief Technology Officer
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