Senior Engineer-Automation

Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

The Sr. Automation Engineer’s primary job function is to identify, justify and deploy automated systems that drive our production and manufacturing processes. Collaboration with departmental and corporate leadership will be essential in identifying existing automation capabilities and future opportunities and creating detailed project roadmaps aligned with our business objectives. The Sr. Automation Engineer will mentor newer engineers in their projects and may delegate tasks as appropriate. The Sr. Automation Engineer ensures that processes and controls are developed to ensure the quality and workmanship for products and services meet or exceed customer expectations as defined by the Engineering Design and Marketing Specifications.

Job Duties:

• Lead the identification and implementation process for sustaining manufacturing-based automation projects to ensure projects meet cost and timing objectives. Define the scope of a task/project and develop or provide input to schedules and budgeting, ensure execution meets both schedule and budget targets.  

• Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing, assembly, test, and pack technologies that place Badger Meter Inc. in a position of technological leadership to enhance the quality, reliability, and value of products and services to the customer while improving the cost position of the company.  

• Apply Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control principles to new and existing processes to drive reduction in variation and yield improvement.  

• Stay up to date with the latest trends in Automation and bring those solutions to Badger Meter where applicable.  

• Drive growth through continuous improvement of manufacturing and automation processes.  

• Act as a mentor to other Manufacturing Engineers.  

• Collaborate with the Digital Manufacturing team to identify and implement successful systems integration and monitoring tools.  

• Ensure project completeness by creating work instructions, training operators, collaborate with maintenance for spare parts and PM setup for all new automation systems.

• Up to 10% travel required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field required.

• 5+ years of experience with a concentration on automation project work desired.

Qualifications:

• Certified Professional Engineer preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required from an accredited firm; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

• Advanced foundation in engineering fundamentals required

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link), SCADA systems preferred

• Familiarity with PLC programming (Rockwell and Siemens preferred) and machine vision systems (Cognex and Keyence preferred) preferred

• Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, Siemens, Cognex machine vision, Fanuc robotics, Kepware or other IoT/SCADA platforms required

• Proven track record in designing and implementing automated systems required

• Strong design and analytics skills required

• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion required

• Knowledge of all Safety Systems and machine-guarding principles required

• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and mechatronic systems required

• Familiarity with robotics programming and integration required

• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and IoT integration required

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.

• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing/office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment

• Depending on the assigned department, must complete an audiogram test

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus

• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 

• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays  

• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.  In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more 

• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 

• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

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