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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems · 19 hours ago

Sr Automation Engineer

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions and related systems. The role involves developing, designing, building, and testing robotic platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance robotic applications.
Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Uses engineering techniques to design, develop, test, and manage automated machinery processes
Designs, programs, simulates, optimizes, and tests automated machinery to streamline manufacturing processes
Uses design techniques to build automated systems such as: measurement functions, control functions, and actuators, etc
Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques
Considers automation workflow, production layout, and safety measures when designing automated machinery processes
Audits current equipment and automated processes to determine failure rates
Models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues
Develops solutions to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost
Drafts and designs detailed technical documentation for design specifications and additional relevant documents
Adheres to international and local regulatory standards for design, process, and safety considerations

Qualification

Engineering degreeProgrammable Logic Control (PLC)Human Machine Interface (HMI)Technical troubleshootingProcess optimizationPerformance analysisOralAnalytical thinkingDevice integrationSCADA architectureStatistical process controlSchematic capturePower managementReliability analysisProblem-solving skillsWritten communicationCritical thinking

Required

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise
Problem-solving skills
Oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking
Analytical thinking
Instrument control
Performance analysis
Power management
Process optimization
Reliability analysis
Schematic capture
Statistical process control
Technical troubleshooting
Control systems
Device integration
SCADA architecture
Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software

Benefits

Healthcare
Wellness
Retirement
Work/life benefits
Career development
Recognition programs

Company

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

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General Dynamics OTS provides the U.S. military and its allies around the world, an extensive range of weapons systems. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.