Highline Warren · 13 hours ago
Automation Engineer
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expHighline Warren is seeking an Automation Engineer responsible for the design, programming, installation, maintenance, and improvement of plant manufacturing equipment and systems. The role involves close collaboration with Mechanical Engineers and Project Managers to enhance operational efficiency and support various engineering projects.
AutomotiveChemicalWholesale
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant manufacturing equipment
Interact with computer software and hardware suppliers and manufacturers, and with suppliers and manufacturers of all company manufacturing equipment and instrumentation
Evaluate, recommend and implement improvements to company equipment and instrumentation
Assist Company Maintenance and Operations during off hours remotely
Install, program, troubleshoot, and repair machine control PC’s and PLC’s
Perform electrical wiring from low voltage through 480 volt, 3-phase
Actively participate in and support company expansion, improvement, and cost reduction projects
Manage engineering projects, electronics upgrades, and controls obsolescence avoidance program
Interact with IT to ensure manufacturing equipment and instrumentation effectively interfaces with corporate data systems and networks
Program/Troubleshoot PLCs and equipment handshakes via direct or WAN/LAN connections
Frequently and effectively use computers for the documentation, analysis, and communication of data
Work with engineering team to develop electrical, instrumentation and controls products and systems to satisfy unique customer specifications, contracts, and new business development
Create/review/modify electrical schematics, drawings and I/O lists for various electro-mechanical systems to ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications
Support design and shop building of machine control systems
Participate as necessary in equipment tests (including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)), assembly, installation, and set-up activities to ensure components and systems are conforming to engineering design standards and customer specifications
Estimate engineering time, material costs and resources required for proposed projects
Issue purchase orders and/or provide the Purchasing Department with technical guidance on electrical components, equipment, software, and services
Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment
Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness
Support the development of the project charter and the detailed project concept. Ensure engineering implementation in accordance with the defined time, budget and safety measurements. Evaluate aptitude and give guidance to Contractor and Warren assets to assist in project completion in the most efficient and safe manner
Organize projects or teams throughout a department/company to accomplish broad sweeping changes and improvements
Capability of working with all levels within the organization and the ability to make effective presentations to diverse groups. Ability to create thorough and detailed project progress reports and offer effective “as built” solutions to the project manager throughout a project
Assist Project Managers with project closeout, handoff and required training for affected associates, supervisors and Dept. Managers
Capability to make high level safety determinations of risks and hazards associated with electrical exposures and assist at a technician level in training and comprehension. Have a broad understanding of company electrical safety policy and NFPA 70E and assist facilities in compliancy and training
Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance
Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards
Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location
Travel to vendor locations and to all Highline-Warren Distribution facilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities, including overnight stays, with travel required up to 30% of the time
Qualification
Required
Engineering Degree, Automation Professional Certification or at least 7 years of related work experience in engineering and manufacturing facilities, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Understand mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and interpret related engineering drawings
Write routine reports and correspondence
Speak effectively before groups of customers, fellow associates, and senior management
Successfully reason, define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions to solve complex matters
Lead and inspire team members; must be able to relate to and build team working relationships
Operate a computer and demonstrate PC proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately
Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness
Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively
Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities and job knowledge
Efficiently perform accurate mathematical calculations
Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality
Develop good work practices in order to get the job done
Use equipment, resources and time in an efficient and effective manner
Use good judgment when making decisions
Perform work in a safe manner at all times
Be professional in all interactions and dealings with co-workers, internal/external customers and vendors
Do the right thing, even when it is difficult
Company
Highline Warren
Highline Warren is a distributor of automotive chemicals and products.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Darcy Curran
CEO
Brad Moreschi
President and Chief Operating Officer
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