Newell Brands - Jackson, MO
posted 5 months ago
The Automation Engineer will work in the Manufacturing department, focusing on the implementation of the Commercial Business Unit Automation Strategy. This role involves designing, building, testing, and implementing automation and robotics solutions that are not only productive and safe to operate but also economical to purchase and maintain. Approximately 50% of the engineer's time will be spent in the manufacturing environment, evaluating and implementing improvements. The Automation Engineer must assess the needs of each application and customize the appropriate robotics solution accordingly. In this position, the engineer will lead and implement projects that utilize innovative manufacturing concepts aimed at process improvement. This includes examining and assessing the business case and tradeoffs associated with new manufacturing concepts. The engineer will be responsible for architecting, designing, specifying, integrating, and deploying robotic automation and equipment solutions. They will also assess manufacturing processes to determine the feasibility of collaborative robot applications and create, gather, and document requirements for automated solutions, including both hardware and software needs. The role requires designing and creating custom fixtures tailored to specific automation solutions, planning computer programs suitable for robot installations, and developing cost proposals, efficiency studies, and quality control reports. The engineer will review and critique product designs for cost and manufacturability, recommend physical changes to manufacturing locations to support equipment installation, and prepare capital expenditure requests while managing spending. Additionally, they will solicit quotations, qualify suppliers, and select equipment vendors, review process equipment progress, and manage delivery schedules. The Automation Engineer will implement automated processes to reduce labor dependency and act as a liaison between Design, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Equipment Vendors. They will pilot and debug manufacturing processes for production-based environments and support existing robotic solutions by reviewing performance, debugging issues, and identifying and implementing improvements. Sharing best practices and successes with peers is also a key aspect of this role.