Principal Automation Systems Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION Provides functional leadership and expertise in automation design, equipment design and fabrication that improves product, process and/or equipment performance. Supports continuous improvement cycle and drives innovation with a focus on automation, semi automation, fixtures and nests to enable the delivery of new products, improve existing production processes and global process standardization. Leads team and third-party contractors, integrators and fabricators to design and analyze first generation/next generation processes and equipment in support of existing and new product/technologies used in manufacturing. KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads a team of internal or external designers, engineers, and technicians to achieve industrialization objectives of Flexan.

Provide hands on leadership while building technical competency and aligning resources to global industrialization and automation needs

Work closely with NPD/NPI teams and plant operations to turn equipment and process improvement ideas into reality

General understanding of Software for PLC, HMI interfaces, automation integration, mechanisms, equipment fabrication, fixtures and nests.

Develop equipment specifications that address the needs of the organization and process

Build relationships with network of equipment suppliers, automation suppliers, integrators and fabricators and leverage them to deliver to specifications

Lead project teams to create and deliver machine specification and troubleshooting documents to plant organizations

Foster and drive equipment standardization across plants and across process areas where possible

Responsible for setting technical direction, including vendor selection, as well as managing project forecast and spend for automation, semi-automation and equipment fabrication

Provide hands on leadership for design, installation and debug of equipment required for next generation manufacturing

Designs and/or specifies new equipment or modifies existing equipment to continuously improve process performance and safety

Continually look for opportunities to automate processes and equipment globally

Responsible for driving both cost and schedule updates on assigned projects

Work with vendors and subject matter experts to deliver new equipment innovations and world class capabilities

Mentors team members on designing new equipment, fixtures, or systems using SolidWorks software

Implements permanent solutions to long term performance issues and improves existing and incorporates new technologies

Meets all Environmental, Safety and Health requirements

Other activities associated with automation and equipment as they become evident

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field, plus a minimum of 12 years related experience, including leading technical project teams

Proven Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Demonstrated time management skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 application and advanced knowledge of CAD & 3D modeling software

Demonstrated, strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with peers and cross-functional teams and external customers

Physical Demands:

Occasional lifting to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

20% travel may be required

100% onsite

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