Job Description
Automation Engineer - County Waterford
Ref No: DT18329
Location: County Waterford, Republic of Ireland
Salary: Competitive
This is a contract posting of 12 months' duration.
As Automation Engineer, you will:
1. Monitor the quality and efficiency performance of assigned product lines, and provide support in driving continuous improvement through process development, root cause analysis, and systematic problem solving.
2. Be responsible for delivering automation projects from quotation through to product manufacture.
3. Support design, buy-off, installation, and validation of automated production lines.
4. Manage assigned project budgets; liaise with customers and contractors as required.
5. Conduct Process Characterization / Optimization (DFMEA’s, PFMEA’s, DOE’s, MSA's etc.).
6. Lead systematic technical root cause investigations.
7. Support production line ramp to achieve mature production targets.
8. Develop and implement production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most efficient manner for new and existing additive manufacturing processes.
9. Drive continuous improvement projects.
10. Support technical training.
Interested applicants should have:
1. Ability to work in a team environment.
2. Excellent organizational, communication, computer, and presentation skills.
3. Systematic troubleshooting skills.
4. Strong leadership of technical issue resolution.
5. Lean Six Sigma skills (an advantage).
6. Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
7. Good data analysis skills.
8. Proficiency in MS Office applications and MS Project.
9. CAD experience (desirable).
10. A degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a similar discipline.
11. At least 3-6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (high volume automated assembly experience would be an advantage).
12. Willingness to travel as necessary to support equipment buy-offs and training at vendor/customer sites.
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