Full Relocation Provided
Job Summary
Develops automation systems for production, enhancing precision, safety and quality.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead Designer of Automation Systems, Automation Equipment and Automation tooling for new and existing products for production.
- Assists Program Management and R&D with automation, controls, electrical, and mechanical expertise required for automation of production equipment and special tooling, test tools and methods, and new process study and research.
- Coordinates effectively with Program Managers, R&D, Engineering and Management to prepare detailed plans for infrastructure improvement, capital expenditure requests, financial and economic justification, and return on investment.
- Conducts scheduling and coordination between different groups for special projects, bids and proposals, and internal funded studies and projects.
- Responsible for equipment improvement and redesign for increasing the general efficiency of production programs.
- Prepares cost estimates and statement of works for tooling and equipment.
- Assists with make/buy decisions and oversees the design and build process for outsourced systems.
- Supervises the installation of equipment and tooling. Supports Maintenance, Production, and Quality.
- Stays informed concerning new technologies, materials and equipment, and investigates potential applications.
- Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
- Understand and live by Esterline’s ethics and business conduct policies.
Qualifications
- Solid understanding of PLC and HMI programming.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.
- Creative and self-motivated individual.
- Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to communicate well to other members of the development team.
- Good math skills, computer skills, and knowledge of measuring instruments and methods.
- Capable of integrating existing methods with new innovations to economically solve problems in a timely manner.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering science with five plus years of automation engineering experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling ten or more years in automation engineering.
- Knowledge of CAD systems preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills required.
- Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
- Ability to work independently, following both written and verbal instructions; capable of effectively handling ambiguity.
Education/Previous Experience Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Alien Status required
- BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, and/or Physical Sciences.
- Energetics experience preferred.
- DOD experience preferred.
- 5 years of experience in an energetics manufacturing environment preferred.
- Self-motivated professional with demonstrated maturity and a good sense of responsibility.
- Good communication skills and high degree of integrity.
- Able to interface and work productively with all employees.
- Ability to read and write English and compute college level mathematics, including statistics.
- Strong interest in pure and applied research to improve product quality and reduce operational costs in all stages of manufacturing.
- Sound ability to analyze data and write technical reports.
Work Hours & Travel
Exciting opportunity securing new business for electric motors, starter generators, and related technologies within our current and future aerospace and defense industries.
