Position Objective
The Automation and Controls Engineer position is responsible for ideation, development, implementation and management of Operations Technology Departmental projects. Heavy in project management, mechanical and system engineering, this role should be able to manage complicated and high cost CAPEX projects. Developing equipment and systems for safety, reliability, manufacturability and maintainability are critical factors of the success of this role.
Primary Responsibilities
- Directly involved with all Operations Technology Department builds, checkouts, and troubleshooting.
- Research, design & build production and development equipment solutions.
- Act as project manager for contract-built projects.
- Create electrical schematics for new instrumentation.
- Develop systems with a preventative maintenance program.
- Address physical installation issues and wear/tear/corrosion of equipment components.
- Write procedures to address both routine tasks as well as off-nominal troubleshooting steps.
- Provide innovative solutions to special requirements and challenges faced by the team, which can range from specialized equipment to reduce safety risk, minimize defects, streamlined labor efficiencies or building towards a "factory of the future" strategy.
- Perform basic electrical and mechanical installations.
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Secondary Responsibilities
- Actively participate in team meetings, business reviews and strategic sessions as a subject matter expert from the Operations Technology Department.
- Perform project revies throughout the lifecycle of assigned initiatives.
- Manage cost and schedule for assigned projects
- Submit financial justification (ROI) though CAPEX request submittals.
- Participate in benchmarking, brainstorming, ideation, research to support annual strategic budget towards technology growth.
- Able to manage external resources, like contractors, to complete scope of works.
- Ability to manage multiple critical projects simultaneously.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, or automation engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience with automation or systems
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience in the following fields: robotics, automotive, aircraft, marine, autonomous vehicles, RF or communication systems, power plant or chemical process type industrial systems
- Able to collaborate with a wide range of people and effectively work in a team
- Able to perform in a high-pressure, dynamic environment
- Able to juggle a multitude of tasks simultaneously
- Able to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Enjoys field work and getting hands dirty
- Experience working at a rocket launch facility and supporting launch campaigns
- Proficient in Python, SQL, HTML, Java, and MS Excel
- Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC)
- Lean, Continuous Improvement, 6 Sigma Experience is preferred.
Travel Requirement
< 10% - Possible vendor or contractor site visits or trade show trips
Safety
Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com
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