Highwood USA · 4 hours ago
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Hazleton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHighwood USA is an entrepreneurial manufacturer serving the hot tub and outdoor furniture market with unique synthetic wood products. The Manufacturing Automation Engineer will be responsible for the design and build of machinery and control systems for the automation of assembly tasks, as well as developing and modifying PLC applications and new fabrication technologies.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and build automation (robotics, Arduino, PLC) systems for the manufacturing processes
Develop new and modify existing PLC or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls
Develop 3D CAD (AutoCAD/Inventor) models of equipment and machinery
Demonstrated ability to creatively design equipment, fixtures, and manufacturing processes
Build prototypes of all new equipment and test these for efficacy
Develop new fabrication technologies that enable the next generation of products
Identify, explore, and develop new manufacturing methods, including a diverse array of technologies, from bending and welding/joining to printing, cutting, and automation
Ability to develop CNC programs a plus
Provide training to technicians and manufacturing personnel on equipment/processes
Provide engineering support to production teams for existing processes
Participate in cost and waste reduction efforts including product / process improvements
Work closely with vendors for new designs or resolving issues with existing designs
Effectively lead projects, ensuring the right technical resources are utilized and projects are completed in an agreed upon timeframe
Participate in cross-functional project teams with product design, marketing, sales, materials, operations, quality/business systems, etc. Familiar with design for manufacturing, employ LEAN concepts in all efforts to ensure new processes are efficient, reliable, and promote quality production
Strong background and knowledge of manufacturing 'best practices' including an understanding of location appropriate levels of automation taking into consideration international location labor rates, and skill sets
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work at all levels of the organization
Excellent data analysis skills—proficient at turning data into information and knowledge
Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, to affect decision making and keep the organization informed
Able to make presentations to various internal groups
Establish clear priorities and are enthusiastic about delivering accurate and timely results that add value
Committed to making positive changes, but remaining flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities
Able to work autonomously once given a task and be self-directed
Able to work within a team environment as well as independently
Interested in company results
Treat people with respect
Commitment to working safely
Proficient MS Office Suite skills and keyboarding skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; or extensive Mechatronic education
Minimum 3 years of industry experience with designing processes and building equipment including pneumatics, electrical controls, and mechanical components for the automation of industrial tasks
Minimum 3 years of PLC programming, CNC programming a plus
Minimum 3 years of CAD Solid Modeling (Inventor, Solidworks, or equivalent)
Experience with manufacturing processes including CNC routing, profile extrusion, fabrication and assembly is a plus
Demonstrated ability to creatively design equipment, fixtures, and manufacturing processes
Ability to develop CNC programs a plus
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work at all levels of the organization
Excellent data analysis skills—proficient at turning data into information and knowledge
Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, to affect decision making and keep the organization informed
Able to make presentations to various internal groups
Establish clear priorities and are enthusiastic about delivering accurate and timely results that add value
Committed to making positive changes, but remaining flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities
Able to work autonomously once given a task and be self-directed
Able to work within a team environment as well as independently
Interested in company results
Treat people with respect
Commitment to working safely
Proficient MS Office Suite skills and keyboarding skills
Company
Highwood USA
Highwood USA is a manufacturer of outdoor furniture.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-10-04Acquired
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