Manufacturing Engineering Programmer

Position Description

Process Improvement

·         Assist with the redesigning of various product lines for cost effectiveness and improved performance.

·         Assist in the coordination of manufacturing launch for new or revised products, including training team members and evaluating results.

·         Design, develop and test machinery.

·         Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls.

Project Planning and Execution

·         Evaluate and report on new materials, technology, and techniques for improving manufacturing and service of the product line.

·         Create and manage preparatory, interim, and completion project plans, reports, and documentation.

·         Participate in design reviews.

·         Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of equipment, electrical drawings, and other documentation.

·         Prepare quotations and appropriating requests for equipment to support the business unit requirements.

Manufacturing Facility and Support

·         Evaluate and solve production problems.

·         Manage the successful transition of new products and technology into the production arena.

·         Research, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Position Requirements

·        Ladder logic experience

·         Basic knowledge of electrical design

·         Able to coordinate and execute multiple projects simultaneously.

·         Excellent planning and organizational skills.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Proven demonstration of effective and efficient interfacing with all levels of team members, vendors and guests.

·          Adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, projects, and priorities.

Electrical Programmer

·         Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, or equivalent degree

§  Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

·         Able to read, create, and analyze electrical drawings.

Computer Programmer

·         Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree

§  Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

·         Visual Basic experience or training required.

·         Knowledge of object oriented development required.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

·         Visual Basic, Allen Bradley software, Siemens programming software

·         Robotic programming in Yaskawa or Fanuc