Automation Specialist

As a support to Operations - Responsible for the assembly, debugging, installation and startup of new or modified production equipment from the perspective of mechanical assembly, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls installation.

Responsible for the sustenance of equipment documentation systems from the perspective of obtaining and updating technical reference manuals, instructions and drawings required to service this equipment long term.

RESULTS :

World class Standards achieved for :

No machine related lost time accidents

Machine Up Time, overall quality of machine performance

Year over year improvement in Operational Efficiency

Year over reduction in downtime

Manufacturing Flexibility

Systems certified to ISO / IATF 16949

Customer recognition as a world-class leader in manufacturing technology / innovation

Systems certified to ISO / IATF 16949 including all predictive and preventive maintenance, wears and spares inventory control, and machine program library retention and organization

On time delivery of customer requirements for APQP, PPAP, and Production Start-Up

Your responsibilities will be to :

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor and working with Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering and Design Services to optimize and upgrade production equipment, continuously improving manufacturing cells in order to ensure long term customer satisfaction, employee safety and welfare, and business economic success.

Work as a team member in order to complete the implementation of new or modified production machines in conjunction with new manufacturing projects.

Ensure operational quality and efficiency targets are maintained.

Ensure that all levels of safety are implemented into each automation change.

Maintenance of Quality Operating Systems with respect to equipment documentation and record retention as per ISO / IATF 16949 standards

Improvements in machine maintainability and reliability

Work in compliance with Johnson Electric FPS Quality, Safety & Environmental Operating Systems

Assist in materials acquisition and implementation and inventory control for all machine wears and spares.

Assist in implementation of Automotive Operating Systems including APQP, PPAP, and QOS as per ISO / IATF 16949 Standards as they relate to Facilities Engineering.

This includes the machine program libraries.

Development of PLC and motion-based machine logic programs

Completion of run at rate process performance testing in conjunction with manufacturing operations.

Ensuring ongoing support for Operations, Quality, and Facilities management with respect to ongoing process continuous improvement

Other assigned duties as needed.

Our requirements :

A technical diploma in engineering technology or appropriate combination of education & relevant experience

Hands on technical skills with respect to Mechanical Assembly, Machine Repair, Electrical Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, PLC and CNC based control and logic systems.

Welding and basic machining skills are a definite asset.

5+ yrs. experience in the hands-on repair and maintenance of CNC machining and automated assembly applications in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Understanding of automotive systems and quality requirements based on ISO / IATF 16949 operating systems

Excellent communications, negotiating, conflict management, and problem-solving skills

Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization

Ability redesign / engineer the machine components necessary to improve equipment performance

Proficiency in related software

Must be capable of specifying and sourcing materials and equipment to best suit requirements

Familiarity with Fanuc controls and robotics and the programming of same

What we offer :

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere.

Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset our people can flourish.