Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, machinists, vendors, and internal teams to implement automation upgrades, capital equipment commissioning, and new technologies.
Champion automation projects, identifying opportunities to implement advanced manufacturing technologies, robotics, and PLC-controlled systems to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and automation documentation for all areas of responsibility.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify bottlenecks, reduce costs, improve throughput, and reduce manual intervention.
Ensure all automated systems operate safely and comply with plant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or closely related field (required).
Minimum 3+ years of experience in automation engineering within a manufacturing environment.
Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming.
Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC (Studio 5000 and factory talk), LabVIEW, and Python.
Demonstrated experience with automated process environments; background in electroplating, chemical processing, precision machining, or hermetic sealing processes strongly preferred.
Knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, etc.), and control architectures.
Experience troubleshooting automated equipment including sensors, servo drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and control systems.
Understanding of process control concepts: sequencing logic, dwell/timing control, recipe-based manufacturing, and process parameter management.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Knowledge of robotics, collaborative robots (cobots), vision systems, and advanced automation technologies.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent certification.
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Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
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