Job Summary:As an Automation Engineer at Aptar you will provide manufacturing support for post molding assembly processes through the full life cycle of a product. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for product launch reviews with project team, continuous improvement projects post-launch and large capital projects to improve plant efficiency.
Manage the design and implementation of new assembly equipment
Manage and improve PLC and auxiliary software programs for all plant equipment
Working with our project launch team support the launch of new product lines in the plant via design reviews
Support vendor build events a provide proper feedback to ensure success run at Job 1
Able to generate new CI project ideas and generate cost benefit analysis to evaluate project viability
Manage vendors to ensure proper install of equipment. Validate this install that comply with safety, quality and throughput standards
Perform root cause analysis on manufacturing defects that cause downtime, quality defects or safety concerns
Develop and implement permanent corrective actions on processes as indicated by the root cause analysis
Develop programming solutions to manufacturing issues
Coordinate cross functional team meetings to develop best solution to support all departments
All other job duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Science or relevant technical associate's degree
Experience:
3-5 years in manufacturing setting
Preferred to have experience in injection molding or high-speed automation
Preferred full integration process experience
Necessary Skills
Excellent communication skills w/ cross functional teams
Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced environment
Ability to create, change and root cause software programs
Ability to manage projects and vendors
Technical mindset to find true root causes and corrective actions
Ability to run cost-benefit analysis
Strong skills of electro-mechanical systems
Ability to create/read electrical prints
Desired Skills
Knowledge of machining and fabrication practices (milling, drilling, welding, etc.)
Knowledge of Pneumatics, Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Vision Systems
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC software's and Cognex vision systems
Ability to analyze and clean databases via Excel
High speed automation servicing
Knowledge of injection molding process
Compensation range: $80-90K
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