Automation Technician

Automation Technician

Coordinates, develops, implements and maintains automation cells for a smooth and standardized secondary process. All cells designed to improve ergonomics, throughput, quality, and customer satisfaction. Support and improve manufacturing processes during initial launch and startup process.

Key Responsibilities

1. Train for and setup of all secondary automation processes and equipment for assembly out of mold to box with fast speed, low cost and top-quality. 2. Optimize through put for each part and process from design to service life. 3. Meet the challenges as directed by your direct manager. 4. Lead in the standardization and optimization, for current and future state best practices. 5. Adhere to the methodology of proper process control and standardization. 6. Take on special projects as requested by your direct manager and/or the ownership of NYX. 7. QPR participation as needed. 8. Responsible for automation secondary fixture trials and DOEs taking cues from PFMEA/DFMEA. 9. Develop and maintain documentation for secondary equipment. 10. Perform DOE as required by programs. 11. Participate in prototype builds to detect quality, manufacturing and assembly issues. 12. Maintain, thru tact time studies, balanced and efficient production lines. 13. Develop and maintain cell layouts for secondary tool build and plant/cell layouts.

Supporting Job Functions: Sustain continuous improvements through VAVE and CI (Kaizen) opportunities as directed.

Physical Demands: Walking and sitting – frequently on production floor Use of hands – to handle and feel parts for surface qualities Communication – frequently required to exchange information, regularly required to speak and/or hear. effective and clear direction to subordinates as required. Lifting – lift and move up to 50 lbs. occasionally Vision abilities – close, distant, color and ability to adjust focus.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelors or Master's Degree or Diploma or 5 or more years of equivalent related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Effective and competent communication skills, written and verbal, for dealing with employees, customers and suppliers. Technical qualifications: Knowledge of CAD applications and blue print interpretation. Required ability to coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously. PLC programming experience is essential.

About NYX LLC

NYX LLC is a market leading minority business provider of automotive interior and under-hood solutions, dedicated to exceeding its customers' increasing expectations. NYX LLC designs, develops, and manufactures interior, under-hood, and technology solutions for the automotive industry. It offers interior sub system products, such as door panels, consoles, instrument panel sub-assemblies, garnish/step pads and sill plates, seating components, grab handles, door and glove box latches and handles, and electrical carriers. The company also provides automotive under-hood solutions, including under hood hoses, air and vacuum management systems, speed control sub systems, cowl vent grills, sun drain tubes, and wash fluid handling tubes, as well as power train emissions, ventilation, and fluid management systems.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1: Applied

Stage 2: Phone Screen

Stage 3: Face to Face Interview

Stage 4: Offer

Stage 5: Hired