Ii-Vi Incorporated - Easton, PA
posted 5 months ago
As an Automation Engineer at Coherent, you will play a crucial role in the design, build, and integration of automation systems aimed at enhancing existing manufacturing processes. Your primary responsibilities will include developing, documenting, and implementing systems that automate these processes, with a strong emphasis on reliability, efficiency, ease of use, and maintainability. You will apply engineering principles to address various needs such as power, safety, and signal requirements, while also designing and fabricating necessary hardware and electrical components. Your work will involve creating hardware that is not only reliable and dependable but also user-friendly for repair and maintenance. In addition to hardware design, you will be responsible for developing, supporting, and advancing automation software for production use. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to plan and execute projects, ensuring that they are completed reliably and on schedule. Troubleshooting, root-cause identification, and corrective action activities will also be part of your role, where you may lead or supervise these efforts. Documentation is key in this position; you will need to organize and maintain a comprehensive level of documentation, including schematics, diagrams, commented code, project plans, proposals, and user manuals. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will be expected to handle multiple priorities and issues while maintaining a high standard of ethics, professionalism, leadership, and competency. Due to ITAR compliance, candidates must be U.S. Citizens, Permanent Resident Aliens, or Protected Individuals as defined by law.