Automation Engineer - AGV + ASRS

Job Posting Start Date 09-30-2024 Job Posting End Date 11-29-2024Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Automation Engineer – AGV + ASRS  located in Buffalo Grove, IL.  

Reporting to the Director, Automation Engineering the Automation Engineer – AGV + ASRS  is Responsible for specifying, designing, installing and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications, specifically for the implementation of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), as required to meet specifications.

What a typical day looks like:

• Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately-complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) in a highly automated medical manufacturing facility.
• Design, program, and integrate Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) systems that will connect manufacturing systems within the facility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement new automation technologies.
• Interface with vendors and suppliers to source components and systems.
• Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.
• Understand the machine operating standards, onsequence of wear and tear parts and product defects
• Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance
• Should be willing to learn & enhance the skill in all type of Automation equipment.
• Should prepare why-why evaluation & drive for permanent corrective actions.
• Should be able to give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment.
• Directs daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needs
• Coordinates maintenance activities with other functional groups such as engineering and operations to ensure the efficient operation of the departmental function.
• Collaborates and offers input to planning, building, and maintaining the Automation framework and associated processes for new products.
• Identifies and drives change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes.
• Demonstrates and thorough understanding of customer requirements, offer suggestions and ideas on how best to deliver automation solutions.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related field.  
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience working as an Engineer with Automation, robotics, PLCs programming and industrial controls.
• Proven experience with RFID technology and systems.
• Hands on experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++ or Similar.
• Familiarity with data analysis and database management (preferred).
• Background as an automation machine builder or system integrator (preferred).
• Experience with high volume, automated manufacturing (Preferred).

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job CategoryProduction Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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