Job Title: Automation EngineerLocation: Elkhart, INEducational Qualification: Bachelor degree / Master Degree in Mechanical/Production/ManufacturingWe're happy to sponsor TN VISA for those who are qualified and ready to relocate immediately. (Passport Mandatory)Job DescriptionShould be able to translate user requirements into functional design and a technical conceptProvide advanced technical solutions and lead the team through the process.Demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices.Devise innovative solutions to existing manufacturing problems.Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process.Conduct plant assessments, understand customer requirements, and define DOU / SOWSupport in preparing RFQ/RFIs to vendors and evaluate vendor quotesSupport in preparing proposals to customers and play a role in winning projectsCoordinate offshore & vendor teams based on project requirementsSupport Project Status Reviews and Senior Management ReviewsResponsible for customer satisfaction and future engagement with customersShould be able to travel across multiple locationsSkillsProject Management Skills & End-to-end Automation project execution experienceProject estimation & Proposal preparationCustomer ManagementVendor Management & RFQ to VendorsOffshore coordinationPlant assessmentsVery good interpersonal and communication skillsCritical thinking and problem-solving capabilitiesBusiness development skills and coordination with salesManufacturing AutomationManufacturing Automation experienceExperience in custom engineered solution businesses as well as factory automation is idealExperience in developing system integration solutions for assembly line automation projectsStrong fundamental knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and control automationGood understanding of the automation ecosystemAutomation high-level concept PreparationAutomation ROM & BOM high-level estimationLow-cost automation, Fixture design, SPM & Testing machine knowledgeRobotics / Collaborative robot AutomationProcess AutomationAssembly, Pick & place, Vision and Inspection automationIndustry experience – Truck & Off Highway Manufacturing (Any other industry will be an added advantage)Knowledge of Operation technology communication protocolsAutomation Cell integration experience (Robotics/Pneumatic/PLC/Safety etc.)Integration experience in robotics and linear motion systems#J-18808-Ljbffr
