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Job type full-time
Full job description
Automation engineer -* (*21002167)
Description
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Howmet aerospace *, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industriesThe company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportationHowmet aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportationFor more information, visit www.howmet.comFollow @howmet: twitter, instagram, facebook, linkedin * and *youtube.
This position will support projects for our laporte, indiana facility and will be instrumental in identifying new manufacturing technology and sustaining current technology in use at the operation.
Job responsibilities include:
Responsible for automating manual processes, working with operators, vendors, and design teams.
** follow through the build phase and implementation of equipment into production and establishing pm’s to support.*
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Responsible for redesign / replacement of failing robotic components to increase overall equipment effectiveness (oee)
** development and implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation.*
** support justification of capital funding requisitions.*
** responsible for project management and performance metrics.*
** provide support and development of automation technicians.*
** support engineering and manufacturing teams to improve existing processes.*
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Coordinate all robotic service visits.
** responsible for software control on all robot programming.*
** developing technician troubleshoot guides.*
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Environmental health & safety responsibilities
Expected to assist in the implementation of howmet aerospace’s ehs value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.
** comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory eh&s regulations.*
** wear all required personal protective equipment.*
** report all job-related illness and injuries(per employee handbook).*
** report all safety, health & environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.*
** attend all eh&s training.*
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Physical demands/equipment used
Computer
** calculator*
** fax*
** gages*
** plant automated and robotic equipment*
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Qualifications
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Basic requirements*
Bs degree in the mechanical, electrical or industrial/manufacturing engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of two years’ experience working with controls/programming robotics.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the united statesVerification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hireVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is subject to the international traffic in arms regulations (itar) which requires u.sPerson statusItar defines u.sPerson as a u.sCitizen, u.sPermanent resident (i.e`green card holder`), political asylee, or refugee.
Preferred qualifications
Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Experience in 6 axis articulating arm robotics.
Proven proficiency at robot programming, i/o management, and troubleshooting robotic systems logic.
Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems including pneumatics, tooling issues, measurement feedback systems, and basic design robustness.
Proficient in off-line programming environments.
Basic understanding of controls and servo systems.
Basic understanding of tooling and fixture design.
Programming industrial logic controllers (plc).
Experience programming hmi software.
Experience in reading mechanical prints and electrical prints.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
Familiar with ria robotic safety standards.
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Primary location: united states-in-laporte
Work locations: us lih laporte, indiana 1110 east lincoln way laporte 46350-3954
Job: operations
Organization: 02741-34501 bc1 business center mgmt
Shift: day job
Job type: experienced
Hourly paid or salaried: salaried
Job level: individual contributor
Travel: yes, 25 % of the time
Job posting: oct 1, 2021, 1:22:43 pm
Minimum years of experience: 2
Remote work schedule availability: none
Eoe, including disability/vets
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
