Automation Engineer

2 weeks ago


Sumter, South Carolina, United States SKF Full time
Job Summary

SKF is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer to join our team in Sumter, SC. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems, machines, and new technologies to optimize manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop control systems, including PLC and HMI programming, to improve equipment safety, availability, quality, and cycle time.
  • Work closely with other engineers, maintenance, logistics, manufacturing, and quality teams to achieve optimum manufacturing objectives.
  • Develop automation Scope of Work documents for new projects to improve equipment safety, availability, quality, and cycle time.
  • Assist and oversee equipment build, debug, and FAT in Capital Projects Assembly Area.
  • Travel to multiple sites to gather inputs for design requirements, serve as SME during installation, set-up, and debug of new equipment, and perform SAT.
  • Initiate cost reduction proposals and investigate proposals from other sources.
  • Compile appropriate information, make recommendations for action, implement (if appropriate), and check on results obtained.
  • Direct/oversee cost reduction and product/process improvement projects as assigned.
  • Render technical service to all other departments as required.
  • Lead or participate in development of Corrective Actions to address internal or externally identified problems.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in an automation role within a manufacturing environment, or similar.
  • PMI Certified.
  • BS in Engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Strong background and functional knowledge of PLC and HMI programming, low voltage controls, three phase power distribution, vision systems, electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and servo control.
  • Experience programming or interfacing with robotic systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
  • Working knowledge of relevant manufacturing disciplines, cost control, planning, and industry safety regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of process improvement tools/techniques.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify complex problems and develop corrective action plan to implement solutions.
  • Results-oriented professional who can work across organizational lines and who can achieve business objectives through personal initiative.
  • Ability to work effectively with little to no supervision and seek out the necessary resources to complete tasks.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills.
What We Offer
  • Generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.
  • Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt-out payment.
  • Company-paid life insurance, STD, LTD, and critical illness coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee discount programs.
  • 10% employer contribution to 401K program, with 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

SKF provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.



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