Automation Engineer

Location: Stafford, CT

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Scope:

• This position is responsible to research and implement automation ideas and improvements to the production floor. The engineer will need to understand the equipment and process for each work area on the production floor. Improvements will need to be identified and implemented in a timely manner. The engineer will also be responsible to research, maintain, and operate the 3D printers. Position reports to the Engineer Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other members of engineering team to design / develop and implement 3D printed tooling
• 3D Mechanical Design of fixtures, grippers, tooling, brackets, etc. for robotic solutions
• Selection of components, materials, etc.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Creative and hands-on
• Loves to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment
• Well organized, pays attention to details, methodical
• Capable of analyzing, de-bugging and solving complex problems
• Team player
• Independent (knows how to plan his tasks, no need for daily guidance)
• Great communicator, English language– verbally and written at different levels of the company.
• Proficient Mechanical Design for Automated machines, including fixtures, grippers, tooling.
• Ability to interpret customer documentation (blueprints, drawings, specifications, bills of material).
• Ability to pass eye exam with a minimum 20/20 vision that may be corrected via eyeglasses or contact lenses as required. Eye exam is required annually.
• Demonstrated ability to work with production floor associates.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with customers.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize TTM Praxa system for all Engineering tasks.
• Proficient in the use of Adobe, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, Solidworks
• Robust troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with little supervision.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (due to ITAR regulations)

Education:

• BSME with experience in robotics and/or automation and 3D printing preferred or a Technical degree and 5+ years engineering/technical related experience in robotics / automation / 3D Printing.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with conveyor systems and electronics manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience Dealing with suppliers and customer
• Project Management experience is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California-based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.