Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Drive Unit Final Assembly

Full-time - Mid Level

Sparks, NV

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

A Manufacturing Equipment Engineer in the Production Engineering team will be a part of operating, sustaining, and improving some of the most automated manufacturing equipment in the world. The best candidate for the position has a high aptitude to learn new skillsets in the position. The expectation is that engineers will start with strengths in a given field (3D CAD drawing, robotics, PLC Programming, vision, detection sensors, HMI scripting, run down, press equipment and equipment calibration) and then learn all other areas from those who work with them. This role requires capability across the board to sustain all parts of the automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sustain 24x7 production operations through responding to and resolving breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime, working with the support of Maintenance team
• Active leader of cross functional teams while taking on improvement projects to assist in improving the factory
• Diagnoses equipment failures, finds root cause and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• Lead equipment upgrades with a focus on serviceability, reliability, and process capability
• Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification
• Become Expert Level Trainer on all machines in assigned area and be responsible for the level of knowledge of Shift technicians
• Provide hands-on support to maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve extended downtime situations
• Create, implement and improve Preventative and Predictive Maintenance documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Planner
• Program ladder logic and structured text on multiple PLC controller platforms (Allen-Bradley 90%, Siemens 5%, Beckhoff 5%)
• Program and teach industrial 6-axis robots (Fanuc) for complex, multi-station machinery for material pick-and-place, fastening, force assembly and conveyance applications
• Participate in spare part analysis and inventory development, cost reduction, improvement working with Spares Department to RMA faulty components and communicate needs to the vendor or other teams

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, or equivalent experience
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting and configuration
• Good overall computer skills with demonstrated ability in Allen Bradley programming language is preferred
• Experience commissioning and improving Equipment
• Demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities, preferred
• 2+ years in a highly automated, high volume manufacturing facility
• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly
• Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as Lean, six sigma, DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D)
• Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, pneumatics, and electrical schematics
• Able to work with vision detection systems, visual inspection to detect product issues
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization as well as cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills: written and verbal

Nice-to-haves

• Safety, Ergonomics, Change Point Management, Spare Parts Management, Total Productive Maintenance is a plus
• Experience with vision detection systems such as Cognex and Keyence
• Understanding of nut runner's curves for angle and torque, Atlas Copco preferred
• Understanding of press curves for distance and force, Kistler preferred