Automation Engineer

Job Description:

Wastequip has an immediate opening for an Automation Engineer. The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supervising all aspects of the plant's Automation/robotic equipment, electronic control systems, equipment, and machinery. Travel to other sites is required (35% travel). This is a full-time position with great benefits including but not limited to Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Paid Vacation/Sick time, and so much more. This position will sit at the Tyler, TX location.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC-based hardware and software.

• Will work directly with the automation technicians to ensure robotic assets are functioning properly and assist in process improvement activities related to current practices.

• Ensures critical support for all production line related concerns while supporting continuous improvement projects and structured kaizen activities.

• Safeguard all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.

• The Automation Engineer works directly with manufacturing engineers and controls engineers to drive activities related to continuous improvement projects.

• Working with the Automation Technicians, you will design and implement customized solutions that allow our operational equipment to perform efficiently while protecting the safety of our employees.

• Support, troubleshoot and maintain systems which may include but are not limited to robotics, pneumatics, servos, variable frequency drives, relays, and HMI touchscreens.

• Create customer documentation such as user manual, programming diagrams, and electrical schematics.

• Build action plans to drive continuous improvement, understanding which projects to prioritize based on the most critical impact to the business. You will partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering to deliver technical projects.

• Assist in training affected parties with the changes you have implemented so that these results can be sustained.

• Provide both training schematics and hands-on training to ensure our technicians can operate your improvements in a safe, sustainable manner.

• Expect to face unexpected challenges, competing demands, and daunting timelines.

• Must be able to influence and work through others will be critical for your success. You will have new problems and learn new skills daily.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree in Electrical Systems Technology, Automation Technology, Robotics, or a similarly related field.

• Minimum of 3 years in a hands-on Automation engineering role -or-

• 4+ years of experience as an automation technician is required.

• Experience and proficiency with ABB industrial robots is required.

• Experience and proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal is required.

• Experience leading continuous improvement projects in a lean manufacturing environment is desired.

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up

Medical Plans

• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. with manufacturing and service facilities throughout North America, Wastequip is the leading North American manufacturer of waste handling equipment. Wastequip is the only manufacturer to offer a full line of steel and plastic products to collect, handle and transport just about any type of waste and recyclables