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Base pay range
$130,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
Job Title
Title: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, SENIOR
Location: Fire, Safety, and Power Systems Division - 1785 Voyager Ave, Simi Valley, California 93063
JOB DESIGNATION
Senior Manufacturing Engineer will use their expertise on a variety of complex manufacturing issues to
increase capabilities to produce products. Design improves and installs integrated systems in the
introduction of new products to the manufacturing and supply chain environment. Directly impacts all
aspects of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation, as well as the sustaining and growth efforts of
operations.
Job Core Responsibilities
Provides objective, functional, and financial engineering guidance on capital expenditures to division
management and follows up on the implementation process
Coordinates all phases of cost reduction; forecasts labor and equipment requirements to ensure
adequate equipment, machine capacity, and labor
Collaborate with stakeholders, including production, engineering, and maintenance teams, to understand
needs and specifications for automation projects
Troubleshoot and debug automation systems to ensure proper functionality and performance
Provides knowledge and expertise, acting as a professional resource for colleagues
Reduce costs and improve manufacturing profits, using significant expertise on complex issues, best
practices, industry trends, and professional knowledge
Automation and Control Systems: Evaluate, select, and integrate robotic systems, control systems, and
other automation technologies to automate manufacturing processes
PLC Programming and HMI Development: Develop and program PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
systems to control and monitor manufacturing processes
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends,
variable schedule(s), and additional hours as necessary
Integrate automation systems with existing manufacturing infrastructure, such as ERP (Enterprise
Resource Planning) or MES (Manufacturing Execution System) systems
Develop and execute test plans, perform system integration tests, and validate automation solutions
against defined specifications
Training and Documentation: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for operators and
maintenance personnel on the proper use, operation, and maintenance of automation systems
Create and maintain documentation, including user manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Total
Preventative Maintenance (TPM’s), and troubleshooting guides for automation systems
Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate safety measures to mitigate risks associated with automated systems
Design and create human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for operators to interact with and monitor automated systems
Ensure seamless integration between PLCs, HMIs, and other automation components
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
Years Experience: min 5 years of experience in automation technologies, including robotics, software programming, tooling, and test equipment design
Skills
Demonstrated expertise with complex manufacturing engineering solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues
Proficient with applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement
Ability to improve products or services by applying professional and business knowledge
Strong knowledge of automation technologies, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management tools
Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and coordination of automation projects
Strong knowledge of automation technologies, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
Proficiency in Visual Basic 6.0 is required
Proficiency in one of these programming language used in automation, such as ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram, Lab View, C++, Python, and Java are preferred