Automation Engineer – Programming & Electrical Focus

Location: Stafford Springs, 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

We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced manufacturing professional or just starting your career, TTM offers a supportive workplace where all skillsets can thrive.

Why Join Us?

At TTM, we believe in offering our employees an environment where they can make a real impact on the work we do. Here’s a look at what we provide our employees to set them up for success.

• Career Development: We invest in your growth – our Operator Advancement Program supports your goals. We provide operators and assemblers at all levels the opportunity to certify their skills and build their career with us up to 3 times a year by applying to the OAP program. TTM promoted 68% of applicants in the program’s first year!

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive package that reflects your skills and experience along with annual compensation reviews to ensure your growth is aligned with your performance and market trends.

• Comprehensive Benefits and PTO: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you at your best. Enjoy 10 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off annually to recharge.

Scope:

TTM Stafford Springs is a contract manufacturer of complex electronic assemblies.  Continuous improvement and process efficiency is required to further grow capacity and custom satisfaction. The automation engineer will be required to research and implement process efficiency improvements through robotics or automation techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify Automation Opportunities:

  • Understand the function of all equipment and fabrication process in each assembly area

  • Identify processes that can be improved through automation (labor intensive, quality risk, repetitive strain, slow, high precision, etc.)

• Research, design, and propose automated solutions to present to senior leadership:

  • Learn current manual process

  • Identify what robot configuration & work area, camera & lighting, safety sensors etc. are needed

  • Justify need with quantifiable savings (quality increase, time reduction, etc.)

  • Write up proposals / forms to submit for capital approval

• Implement approved automation initiatives (Mechanical Design, Programming, Electrical Engineering)

  • Primary – Electrical & Programming:

    • Programming of robots, Ignition & machine connections, machine vision solutions etc.

    • Wiring and designing electrical back panels as needed for automated solutions

    • Establish connections to SCADA system via machine protocols

  • Secondary –

    • Mechanical design of robot mount & cages, fixtures, end effectors, tool changers, sensor mounts etc. for automated solutions

• Learn as a team:

  • Advocate for trainings needed to advance the automation team

  • Ability to identify internal TTM resources to aid in automation at Stafford Springs

• Assist in Rollout & Training:

  • Run tests to qualify and release new systems

  • Train users on new equipment / robots / process & write corresponding procedures

  • Mentor other engineers on automation practices

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.

Qualifications:

• Strong Foundation of in programming and electrical engineering skills

  • Proficient in 1+ script-based programming languages

  • Strong foundation of good electrical engineering practices

  • Familiarity with the concept of machine protocols is a plus

• Decent Foundation mechanical engineering skills OR willing to learn:

  • Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software (model and prints)

  • Understanding of 3D printing or machining is a plus

  • Understanding of design for machineability is a plus

  • Understanding of material properties is a plus

  • Understanding of GD&T is a plus

• Experience in leadership and teaching others

• Experience working with suppliers and customers is a plus

• Project Management experience is a plus.

• Passionate for Automation/Robotics & Engineering

  • Creative and hands-on

  • Capable of analyzing, de-bugging and solving complex problems

  • Ability to interpret customer documentation (blueprints, drawings, specifications, bills of material) and apply those requirements to guide an automated solution

  • Robust troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Excited to learn new programming languages, software, hardware and engineering concepts

  • Demonstrates the ability to learn new skills, teach self and research solutions

• Well organized, pays attention to details & sees the benefit of clear documentation

  • Independent (knows how to plan their tasks, no need for daily guidance) & the ability to work effectively with little supervision

  • Effective writer & communicator without the use of LLMs

  • Can maintain several projects at once across different disciplines (Ignition machine connection, robot build, etc.)

• Team player

  • Loves to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment

  • Demonstrates ability to work with production floor associates and other engineers

  • Willing to make changes on automated systems based on user feedback & needs

Education and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in automation-related field OR technical degree and 5+ years engineering/technical related experience in robotics / automation.

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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 my 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.