Industrial Engineer

Job Description

Full Relocation Provided

Job Summary

Develops automation systems for production, enhancing precision, safety and quality.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead Designer of Automation Systems, Automation Equipment and Automation tooling for new and existing products for production.

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• Assists Program Management and R&D with automation, controls, electrical, and mechanical expertise required for automation of production equipment and special tooling, test tools and methods, and new process study and research.
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• Coordinates effectively with Program Managers, R&D, Engineering and Management to prepare detailed plans for infrastructure improvement, capital expenditure requests, financial and economic justification, and return on investment.
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• Conducts scheduling and coordination between different groups for special projects, bids and proposals, and internal funded studies and projects.
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• Responsible for equipment improvement and redesign for increasing the general efficiency of production programs.
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• Prepares cost estimates and statement of works for tooling and equipment.
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• Assists with make/buy decisions and oversees the design and build process for outsourced systems.
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• Supervises the installation of equipment and tooling. Supports Maintenance, Production, and Quality.
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• Stays informed concerning new technologies, materials and equipment, and investigates potential applications.
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• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
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• Understand and live by Esterline’s ethics and business conduct policies.
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Qualifications

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• Solid understanding of PLC and HMI programming.
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• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.
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• Creative and self-motivated individual.
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• Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
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• Ability to communicate well to other members of the development team.
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• Good math skills, computer skills, and knowledge of measuring instruments and methods.
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• Capable of integrating existing methods with new innovations to economically solve problems in a timely manner.
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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering science with five plus years of automation engineering experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling ten or more years in automation engineering.
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• Knowledge of CAD systems preferred.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills required.
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• Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
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• Ability to work independently, following both written and verbal instructions; capable of effectively handling ambiguity.
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Education/Previous Experience Requirements

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• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien Status required
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• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, and/or Physical Sciences.
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• Energetics experience preferred.
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• DOD experience preferred.
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• 5 years of experience in an energetics manufacturing environment preferred.
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• Self-motivated professional with demonstrated maturity and a good sense of responsibility.
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• Good communication skills and high degree of integrity.
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• Able to interface and work productively with all employees.
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• Ability to read and write English and compute college level mathematics, including statistics.
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• Strong interest in pure and applied research to improve product quality and reduce operational costs in all stages of manufacturing.
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• Sound ability to analyze data and write technical reports.
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Work Hours & Travel

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• 4X10 work week
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