Automation Engineer

Be a part of a global team where what we do matters! At Epredia, we recognize that our talented employees are vital to our success. Our team is dedicated, our work is rewarding – both personally and professionally – because what we do matters.  

We seek talented individuals who will contribute to and thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment while demonstrating a commitment to our core values, People, Customer, Results, Continuous Learning, and Innovation.  

People – We win as a team.  

Customer – We deliver customer-centric solutions.  

Continuous Learning – We learn and always aim to be better.  

Innovation – We innovate every day.  

Results – Results matter for all of us. 

Join our dynamic Epredia team as we revolutionize manufacturing and warehouse operations! Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Automation Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, programming, and testing automated processes that streamline tasks with precision. Dive into the exciting realm of creating a visual factory, where manufacturing outputs are transformed into actionable data, driving decisions to optimize workflow and boost efficiency. We're seeking an innovative thinker with a knack for problem-solving and a solid foundation in project management. If you're ready to unleash your creativity and make a tangible impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

What you will be doing:

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency with automation, creating a connection between information inputs, controllers and outputs.
• Collaborating with design teams and coordinating the development of innovative designs.
• Design, maintain and support automated systems.
• Programming new automated components.
• Investigate and eliminate defects or errors in the technology and establish monitoring processes.
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ validations on all existing and new automated processes and automated equipment.
• Create a visual factory that takes system outputs and uses the data to drive decisions to optimize work-flow and efficiency.
• Support production enhancements and implementation of next generation production lines and capital projects.
• Review, develop and implement automated processes for existing and new products in manufacturing.
• Provide training and guidance to other team members as required.

Skills you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation engineering.
• Strong programming abilities.
• Experience managing projects or programs.
• Knowledge of DB and experience in sending/receiving data from external applications.
• Able to perform Ethernet communication from PC applications to PLCs.
• Experience in developing applications in C#.
• Have experience with Windows PC development environment and Windows Server.
• Experience in development based on cooperation with SAP preferred.
• Experience in development in Android environment preferred.
• Experience in data analysis using Python and Ruby preferred.
• Experience in visualization using BI tools such as Power BI preferred.
• Experience with Keyence KV Studio preferred.
• Knowledge of endpoint security.
• Experience with Process Validation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, database and internet based programs).

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TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Epredia does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.
 

Building an Inclusive Culture: We are a company that brings varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to inventing on behalf of all customers. Our diverse perspectives are enriched by many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and life experience. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging our unique perspectives to scale our impact and growth.