Molding Automation Engineer

2 months ago

Wood Dale, United States MATRIX PLASTIC PRODUCTS, INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Matrix Plastic Products is a quality-driven custom manufacturer of ultra-precise plastic components and subassemblies for medical devices and other mission-critical applications. Our specialties are plastic injection molding, mold making, and assembly. Founded in 1978, we are a privately-held company that continues to grow rapidly under our third generation of leadership. We offer a generous benefits package, rewarding career challenges, and a collaborative team environment to motivated and conscientious individuals who enjoy working together to ensure products of exceptional quality.


Target Responsibilities:

  • Conceive, develop, and carry out automation projects to improve quality and increase yields, while reducing operating costs and downtime.
  • Manage the integration of robotics, EOAT, cameras, sensors, and related automation technologies with our injection molding machines and assembly processes.
  • Introduce, design, and implement innovative new technologies into the manufacturing process to support the in-house needs of production and processing engineers.
  • Source, evaluate, qualify, test, install, and troubleshoot purchased equipment.
  • Modify or integrate existing equipment in order to improve processes in a manner consistent with our business needs
  • Create quality work instructions


Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally with plastic injection molding)
  • Background in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, or Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's degree in any of these disciplines is a plus)

Experience & Skills:

  • Designing and building of EOAT
  • Machine building capabilities
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Accomplished at need analysis, addressing issues, and meeting deadlines
  • History of maintaining skills via training opportunities
  • Above-average oral and written communication skills
  • A good listener, open to new ideas and innovation from all around
  • Comfortable working with teams as well as with minimal immediate supervision
  • Previous technical experience at Cognex, Keyence, Yushin, or other similar organizations, a plus
  • PLC Programming, including S5 and S7 logic, a plus
  • Experience with vision systems a plus
  • Knowledge of FMEA, DOE, and Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma tools, a plus

Employment Verification:

Matrix participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

EOE, including disability/vets


Compensation:

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour (depending on experience)


Hours:

Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week (Mon-Fri); this position is in-person.


Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance




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