Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Required Outputs Functional

• Identify potential areas of improvement in current manufacturing equipment or processes and drive the implementation of replacement equipment/processes

• Identify new technologies, processes, or standards that can be used in the supply chain of The Company to improve the manufacturing process

• Play a lead technical role in the development of new systems from an Automation Engineering aspect within larger team projects

• Provide support to outsourced automation projects, including:

  • Creating documentation (e.g., user requirement specifications)

  • Offering technical assistance

  • Overseeing commissioning

  • Supporting integration into current systems

  • Providing long-term support to manufacturing and automation projects

• Offer manufacturing insight during new product development or major changes to existing products, to influence outcomes early in the product development life cycle

• Stay informed on new product development (especially in R&D) and collaborate through the full industrialization life cycle

• Provide technical support to current legacy equipment and systems

• Contribute to long-term manufacturing strategy development

• Transfer knowledge applicable to The Company's manufacturing processes and systems to other team members to build internal capabilities

• Continuously develop technical skills to remain an expert in automation

• Collaborate with senior personnel in manufacturing to enhance understanding of current systems and standards

• Implement effective communication strategies and integrate project planning between departments

Qualifications and Expertise Required

• BEng in Mechatronics or equivalent qualification

• 3 - 5 years experience in automation engineering and system development in a highly technological environment

• Understanding of electronic system design

• Understanding of mechanical system design