Marelli · 1 day ago
Automation Engineer
Pulaski, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMarelli is a leading global independent supplier to the automotive sector, focusing on innovation and manufacturing excellence. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for the creation and troubleshooting of PLC programs, robot programs, and controls wiring projects, while also improving industrial processes in the Automotive Lighting assembly area.
ManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification – for Automotive Lighting assembly area
Development and troubleshooting of PLC and HMI programs (primarily Siemens and Allen Bradley) for various types of equipment
Development and troubleshooting of robot programs
Design, installation and troubleshooting of control wiring for existing equipment and possible equipment to be designed and built in house
Developing Poka-Yokes and Error Proofing devices to improve quality of the product – KPI`s driven with Zero Losses mindset
Designing and planning equipment layout – with focus on Workplace Organization including Material Feeding – Golden and Strike Zones for operator
Understanding of Traceability systems architecture – functions and interfaces with production line to ensure that proper tracking is in place – apply necessary changes in case of ECR or PCR – Equipment or Process
Manage cost and time constraints
Obsolete equipment assessment and overhauls (robots / PLC / HMI)
Daily production support, for advanced equipment downtime issues
Process improvements, to reduce cycle time and increase output
Provide support in project coordination activities
Provide support and training to employees, as required
Must have flexibility in shift coverage
Qualification
Required
PLC and HMI- proficiency
Vision system, readers (Cognex or Keyence)
Robots (UR, YASKAWA, ABB or KUKA) – basic knowledge
Design (Solid works)- basic 2D and 3D modeling
Network (ProfNet and ethernet)
Wiring connection (Sensors, PLC, HMI, and vision system)
Minimum of 5 years of directly relevant working experience
Quality and environmental systems
EHS knowledge
Problem solving techniques expertise
Strong Communication techniques
Knowledge of computer packages (MS OFFICE, SAP)
Lean manufacturing techniques
Preferred
Preferred bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or similar technical degree (5 years of experience working as a Process or Manufacturing Engineer in in the field setting can be substituted for the degree)
Benefits
Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
Company
Marelli
Marelli is a supplier of automotive components including cockpit systems, thermal systems, exhaust systems and advanced electronic products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan
2021-05-27Private Equity· $1.2B
Leadership Team
David Slump
Chief Executive Officer
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