AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Location: Houston, TX

Department: General

• Building, configuring, testing and implement robots or automation equipments.
• Capability on robotics programming and equipment/machine analyzing, troubleshooting, repair and development.
• Designing software systems to control robotics.
• Work closely with IE to implement automation processes to make a fully automated production line.
• Data acquisition architecture planning for automation equipment. Responsible for equipment data read and write for fast and intelligently switching.
• Work with vendors to source production equipment per designs.
• Performing research into the design, operation and performance of robotic mechanism components or systems
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions/SOP (standard operation procedures) for automated equipments/machines.
• Serving as technical support for the robotic systems.
• Provide job and equipment training to trainers and other production personnel.
• Work within Engineering team and with other functional teams to reduce cycle-time, cost down activity and resolve manufacturing issues in a timely fashion.
• Work with global team on site improvement to increase productivity and precision levels thru automation projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Electrical Controls - PLC, industrial PC / IPC, servo systems, safety circuits, electrical circuits, electrical troubleshooting, program control, and electrical control maintenance.
• Mechanical - Modules, cylinders, transmission components, fixtures, lifting and transfer mechanisms, structural maintenance, mechanical adjustment, and replacement of worn parts.
• Automation - Experience with Maglev systems and AGV design and operation
• Vision Systems - AOI cameras, light sources, lenses, vision calibration, image parameter settings, vision alignment, and vision equipment maintenance.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• AutoCAD, Visio, SAP, and Six Sigma knowledge required.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving and prioritization skills.
• Proven ability to function independently and multi-task.
• Must have ability to remain flexible in a dynamic work environment.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years of directly related robotics, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Master degree in Robotics or Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• Contract manufacturing experience is a plus.