GE HealthCare · 2 weeks ago
Senior Automation AME Engineer
Waukesha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGE HealthCare is a leader in advanced manufacturing technologies, and they are seeking a Senior Automation AME Engineer to drive automation applications and practices. This role involves working with the MR Magnet business to develop and deliver automation solutions, supporting new product introductions and manufacturing productivity projects.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
The scope of automation will cover both Fixed and Collaborative automation including all supporting automation technologies
Work with the MR Magnet site to define/develop/design automation concepts, work with key vendors/integrators to deliver cutting edge solutions, perform proof of concepts, and work with the local teams to deploy automation into production
Will work to identify high ROI applications, conducting feasibility studies, and DOE’s (design of experiments) to develop concepts and reduce risk in automation
Lead, manage, and develop key automation solutions for NPI, product transfer programs, and critical mfg. productivity projects
Support Industry 4.0 initiatives for machine connectivity and our digital transformation driving data driven decisions and efficient mfg. operations
Support the effort to create standard automation Equipment/User Requirement Specifications to further drive component standardization, data standards for brilliant factories, and standard safety risk assessments
Work extensively to leverage and project manage outside vendors/integrators to deliver automation solutions to our various manufacturing plants
Research’s, studies, and proposes use of new technologies, processes, and industry trends, helping GEHC stay current with new automation innovations
Create training materials, provide technical training on automation process technologies, and take part in training deployment strategies across the business
Applying creative solutions and ideas, driving productivity and quality in the manufacturing of our products utilizing key automation technologies like collaborative robots, AI, AIV’s, and traditional automation techniques
Be a part of our New Product Introduction process (NPI’s) to influence designs to incorporate design for automation standards so low-cost solutions are part of initial production release
The scope of Automation Processes includes Electronics Assembly Automation, Collaborative Robots (Universal Robots, Omron, Fanuc, ABB...), Fixed automation, digital torque, Visual 2 & 3D Inspection, OEE, digital dash boards, Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles (AIV’s), Data Collection, AI, general automation technologies, integration of PLC’s, HMI’s, Motion, and supporting our Brilliant Factory initiatives by connecting the physical process to digital information
Responsible for design and construction of test/process automation, instrumentation systems and development of test/process automation/AI-data science software
Leads to define DFT and wing to wing test/process automation/data collection-analysis-decision making strategy for production testing process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Automation, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical degree
10+ years' experience in using, applying, and deploying various automation technologies from concept phase thru final implementation into production
Proven track record in leading large-scale modernization and automation projects
Expertise in PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens), SCADA, MES, ERP, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Strong understanding of OT/IT integration, cybersecurity, and data analytics
Project management skills with internal/external integrators with demonstrated experience owning processes / growing capability in yield, quality, and capacity
Demonstrated program or project management skills of internal/external integrators
Demonstrated electro-mechanical design skills
Experience developing technical documents - ability to write / perform FMEA's, Equipment Risk Assessments, ERS's (Equipment Requirements Specifications), Validation Plans
Demonstrated experience with tester/automation development and equipment specification setting
Demonstrated depth of LabVIEW or C++ or Python programming skill
Experience with controls automation design and safety standards; AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent, NFPA 79, RIA15.06, and other relevant industry standards
Willing to travel domestic and internationally up to 25% of the time
Preferred
Masters/PHD (or equivalent) in technical concentration/field
12+ years' experience in the design, build, programming, and deployment of automation
Mechanical design experience in automation equipment such as AutoCAD or Solidworks
Demonstrated troubleshooting, analytical and planning skills
Domain expertise in the automation and controls technologies field
Ability to work independently across our diverse business and manufacturing lines
Demonstrate strong communication skills (written and verbal) to all levels of the organization
Ability to identify and implement Best Practices
Demonstrated experience owning production processes / growing capability in yield, quality, and capacity
Experienced in robotic system designing
Experienced in data-based process optimization
Experienced in development with Unix/Linux system
Experienced in development with data science, image processing, machine learning
Experienced in development with NI PXI test platform
Experienced in development with Ethernet, CAN bus, Modbus,DDS protocol
Demonstrated basic Electronic, DFT and Automation solution design skills
Substantial industrial experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Six-sigma DMAIC & DFSS certified
ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Experiences in Process Intensive manufacturing
Solid working knowledge of GEHC QMS procedures for GMP
Experienced developing tools and templates
Experience working with global teams
Benefits
Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Company
GE HealthCare
GE Healthcare provides a wide range of medical technologies and services to healthcare providers and researchers. It is a sub-organization of General Electric.
10001+ employees
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