Automation Engineer

AUTOMATION ENGINEER JOB PURPOSE:

Nikon Metrology is seeking a highly motivated Automation Engineer to oversee and support the functions for advancing and implementing new automation technologies.

WHY NIKON METROLOGY?

You’d be joining a global company and becoming part of the future, giving you the opportunity to enter a career where you can help to shape and define innovation.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Drive continuous improvement in key automation processes.
• Leverage lean principles to drive the design and execution of processes and equipment layout to improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Build organizational competency in automation, and ensure step-level changes towards delivering overall business strategy.

ANCILLARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop strong relationships with key strategic partners and customers across all business units.
• Ability to deal with multiple priorities while working on simultaneous projects.
• Manage working with the different teams in various departments simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL

• 3+ years’ experience working with automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering-Automation, Process Control, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Science.
• Must have a high level of hands-on engineering background in advance automation and technology with strong emphasis on Motion control, PLC, HMI.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70e.
• Experience with robotic programming software and hardware.
• Knowledge of hardware and software for PLC, OPC, HMI/SCADA.
• CAD experience, interpreting specifications, reading blueprints, manufacturers’ manuals, sketches or similar documents.
• Electrical controls knowledge – Various Motor types, MCC and PDP panels, frequency drivers, breakders, wiring, Panel components, etc.

DESIRABLE

• Programming Languages – C/C++, Python, Java, HTML.
• Knowledge of, stamping, welding and product assembly processes.
• Metrology acquisition and point cloud analysis softwares.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to design, develop and improve processes in automation.
• Able to interact effectively across all teams to get necessary information and support to complete projects.
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 40% travel domestic and international
• Occasional weekend and evening work, as needed.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF OUR TEAM

CULTURE SPIRIT

• Work as a Team, Act as a Family! We believe in bringing our team members together in a diverse and friendly company atmosphere to celebrate and socialize to inspire each other and keep our community strong and close inside and out of the office.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• We want you to grow with us and be the best version of yourself, which is why we offer competitive compensation, training/advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

AMAZING MEDICAL BENEFITS & PERKS

• We’ll take care of you with industry leading medical, dental, vision plans and many more benefits that allow us and you to continue to be AMAZING!

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or therein after referred collectively as “protected veterans”.

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