Graco is looking to hire an Associate Automation Engineer to assist in identifying cost savings opportunities, designing, developing, and maintaining automated processes, work cells, and/or equipment to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience with electrical controls, PLCs, robotics and vision systems
- Ability to disassemble equipment, diagnose problems, and reassemble in a proficient manner.
- Working knowledge of a variety of electronic controls.
- Install, maintain, and repair automated systems.
- Knowledge of safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe set-ups, operations, or acts, which might cause injury to self, others, or the environment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Knowledge and practical experience with pneumatics, sensors, and hydraulics.
Responsibilities
- Help determine optimal tooling for machine tending and/or assembly automation equipment.
- Implement preventive and corrective actions for reducing scrap, rework, and down time.
- Research new technological ideas to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Learn design analysis using engineering tools (e.g. Finite Element Analysis and Drive Train Analysis)
- Implement controls logic
- Carry out record keeping and machine documentation functions related to; operator and machine safety, preventative/predictive maintenance, and general repair.
- Provide electrical, mechanical, and robotic support necessary to keep all Graco production equipment in good working order.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 40 hours of (field related) continuing education per year (this will be ongoing through onsite training, outside seminars, and training).
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently, and as a team.
- Ability to take work direction and complete tasks in an organized and timely manner.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
