Job Description
• Job Title: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (Automation) - Direct Hire
• Required skill: Automation experience is the key to this ME role
• Optional skill: Team is currently use Visual Factory for MES
Other Notes:
Looking for Design automation engineer/Software engineer--not IT, but on manufacturing side. Any industry as long as manufacturing experience. Need knowledge of programming language of some sort.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
Location: Fire, Safety, and Power Systems Division - 1785 Voyager Ave, Simi Valley, California +3063
Job Title: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, SENIOR
Location: Fire, Safety, and Power Systems Division - 1785 Voyager Ave, Simi Valley, California +3063
JOB DESIGNATION
• Senior Manufacturing Engineer will use their expertise on a variety of complex manufacturing issues to
• increase capabilities to produce products. Design improves and installs integrated systems in the
• introduction of new products to the manufacturing and supply chain environment. Directly impacts all
• aspects of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation, as well as the sustaining and growth efforts of
• operations.
Job Core Responsibilities
• Provides objective, functional, and financial engineering guidance on capital expenditures to division
• management and follows up on the implementation process
• Coordinates all phases of cost reduction; forecasts labor and equipment requirements to ensure
• adequate equipment, machine capacity, and labor
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including production, engineering, and maintenance teams, to understand
• needs and specifications for automation projects
• Troubleshoot and debug automation systems to ensure proper functionality and performance
• Provides knowledge and expertise, acting as a professional resource for colleagues
• Reduce costs and improve manufacturing profits, using significant expertise on complex issues, best
• practices, industry trends, and professional knowledge
• Automation and Control Systems: Evaluate, select, and integrate robotic systems, control systems, and
• other automation technologies to automate manufacturing processes
• PLC Programming and HMI Development: Develop and program PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
• systems to control and monitor manufacturing processes
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends,
• variable schedule(s), and additional hours as necessary
• Integrate automation systems with existing manufacturing infrastructure, such as ERP (Enterprise
• Resource Planning) or MES (Manufacturing Execution System) systems
• Develop and execute test plans, perform system integration tests, and validate automation solutions
• against defined specifications
• Training and Documentation: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for operators and
• maintenance personnel on the proper use, operation, and maintenance of automation systems
• Create and maintain documentation, including user manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Total
• Preventative Maintenance (TPM's), and troubleshooting guides for automation systems
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate safety measures to mitigate risks associated with automated systems
• Design and create human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for operators to interact with and monitor automated systems
• Ensure seamless integration between PLCs, HMIs, and other automation components
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
• Years Experience: min 5 years of experience in automation technologies, including robotics, software programming, tooling, and test equipment design
Skills:
• Demonstrated expertise with complex manufacturing engineering solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues
• Proficient with applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement
• Ability to improve products or services by applying professional and business knowledge
• Strong knowledge of automation technologies, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools
• Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and coordination of automation projects
• Strong knowledge of automation technologies, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
• Proficiency in Visual Basic 6.0 is required
• Proficiency in one of these programming language used in automation, such as ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram, Lab View, C++, Python, and Java are preferred
This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Engineer 3| Manufacturing position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Los Angeles offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
