Modine Manufacturing Company · 2 hours ago
Automation Engineer
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expModine Manufacturing Company has been addressing thermal management challenges for over a century, focusing on cleaner and healthier solutions. The Automation Engineer will mentor and demonstrate systematic approaches in automation processes, manage automation projects, and develop capabilities within the Manufacturing Engineering Department.
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Responsibilities
The Automation Engineer must first demonstrate capabilities within the Automation System thru practice of the respective processes with a mentor. The capabilities progression criterion are defined and measurable. The requirement for this position is to progress to capable-to-mentor stage
Once capable to mentor, will establish mentor-mentee relationships within the facilities M.E. Departments. first, then with other departments in the facility as prioritized by facility leadership
Will develop mentees toward capable to mentor for respective processes to ensure the facility has depth in Automation System capabilities
Support startup of automation projects at the various DC facilities from procurement to validation that align with the overall DC group initiatives
Mentor the processes to the alignment plan for automating processes at various locations
Keep Mgr. apprised of the progress and obstacles to progress
Continuously improve the processes used within the Automation System framework while sharing best practices
Design, Scope, and Implement new automation packages
Continue to drive standardization of work processes across the facility
Qualification
Required
3-10 years minimum experience as a Manufacturing or Automation Engineer working in a similar industry
Launch management – demonstrated experience with structured APQP process - Project management – history of successful development and management of project plans for new cell launch in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to take a product from drawing stage through deployment readiness validation as lead engineer for the project
Demonstrated ability to interact with highly computerized systems through code development, system standards development, and system integration
Demonstrated ability to lead improvement initiatives toward meeting target process conditions
Demonstrated ability to apply the scientific method at real place with real thing toward real facts
Demonstrated understanding of robotics (6 axis, AGM/AMR, etc.), PLC programming, code development, machine logic, and SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) technology
Education Requirements: BSME, BSEE, or BSIE required
Preferred
Ideally has experience using a mentor-mentee coaching pattern such as the 5Q kata
Work history within a facility that uses operationalized lean processes
Benefits
Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)
401k Retirement plan and company paid match
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Short Term Disability (company paid)
Long Term Disability
Competitive time-off policies
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Modine Manufacturing Company
Modine Manufacturing Company has applied innovative thermal technology to meet customer's needs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown1984-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Neil Brinker
President and CEO
Michael B. Lucareli
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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