Kennedy Valve-Automation Engineer

$97,485 - $143,360/Yr

McWane - Elmira, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Elmira, NY

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Automation Engineer at Kennedy Valve will be responsible for evaluating and validating production processes to implement sustainable business improvements through innovative strategies. This role involves project management, leading automation practices, and collaborating with various departments to enhance manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to design, manage, plan, procure, and implement manufacturing production projects.
• Lead the team in studying and implementing best automation practices.
• Program, implement, and debug Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• Implement machine vision solutions for automation of robotics and inspection processes.
• Collaborate with Production Management, Engineering, and Quality Assurance for continual improvements in CNC machining operations.
• Design manufacturing floor layouts and conduct simulations.
• Teach and coach Engineering Student Work programs through project study and implementation opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in project management within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in applicable engineering software (e.g., SolidWorks, CAD Software).
• Experience with automation simulation software (e.g., Roboguide, Simio, Keyence simulation software).
• Ability to write robotic language communication, primarily Fanuc Handling Tool.
• Experience creating custom PLC programs from scratch and modifying/debugging existing programs, preferably Allen Bradley PLC.
• Experience with machine vision systems including Fanuc 2D, Fanuc 3D, Keyence 2D, Keyence 3D, and Bin Picking.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Prorated vacation for the first year of employment
• 12 Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement: 401(k) & Roth IRA - 100% match on first 2% of employee contribution, 50% match on next 2%
• Educational Reimbursement after one year
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options