Process EngineerWe are landing a set of automated and semi-automated production lines, built with automation integrators, into our facility. We are hiring an Equipment / Automation Engineer to get these lines installed, running, and reliable — and to keep making them better over time. You own the machines: commissioning each line with the integrator, then owning uptime, controls, and continuous improvement once it is running.WHAT YOU'LL DO• Land the lines: Lead installation and bring-up with the integrator. Own SAT — validate each line against spec and drive the punch list to closure.• Keep them running: Own equipment uptime and reliability — PMs, spares, failure analysis, and fast troubleshooting when something goes down.• Own the automation: Debug and improve the control systems — PLCs, robotics, motion, vision, and safety.• Make them better: Improve uptime, OEE, and equipment performance over time; implement upgrades and changes.• Document it: Maintain machine specs, electrical/mechanical drawings, spare-parts lists, and PM procedures.• Work the integrator: Be the technical point of contact to the integrator for issues, changes, and support.REQUIRED• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.• 8+ years in equipment, automation, or controls engineering with hands-on ownership of automated production equipment.• Has personally commissioned automated lines — SAT, bring-up, and debug — working with integrators or OEMs.• Hands-on PLC programming on Allen-Bradley and Siemens — able to read, modify, and debug line logic directly.• FANUC robot programming and troubleshooting across servo/motion, machine vision, and pneumatics.• Machine safety systems: safety PLCs and safety categories, robot safety, light curtains and guarding, and LOTO.• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.• Track record keeping equipment running — uptime/OEE, PMs, and root-cause failure analysis (DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D).• Able to operate independently on-site. PREFERRED• Architect-level controls depth: writing or restructuring Allen-Bradley / Siemens PLC logic from scratch, FANUC robot programming and cell setup, and standing up machine-vision systems (e.g. Cognex).• CAD fluency for fixture/tooling design and modifications (SolidWorks / CATIA).• Experience integrating equipment to a plant MES / data system for uptime and quality tracking.Heavy machinery or powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors) YESElevated work areas or fall hazardsRepetitive physical tasks (lifting, bending, reaching)Hazardous materials or chemicalsExtreme temperatures (cold storage, outdoor exposure)Electrical systems or high-voltage equipment (For the Automation engineer) YESAutonomous robots or automated guided vehicles YESAirborne particulates or noise above safe thresholds
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $7.25/hr - $80.00/hr.
