Schneider Electric is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer responsible for delivering automation & technology improvements to our manufacturing processes across the North American Region. In this role, using advanced technology, you will be responsible for identifying and driving improvements & capacity of existing Assembly and testing equipment or processes.
This is an exciting role that will offer much opportunity to grow and learn in a highly technical field. This individual will be tasked with multiple assignments regarding processes spread across the region.
What do you get to do in this position?
- Create assembly line architecture and specifications
- Create automated equipment/machine specifications
- Work with external suppliers to design and deploy assembly lines, including automated equipment
- Interpret mechanical design drawings for electrical controls requirements (Creo)
- Develop PLC and HMI programs for automated equipment
- Integrate machines and assembly lines into MIS and plants’ digital manufacturing execution systems
- Plan and provide detailed training on equipment design, maintenance and troubleshooting to various customer skill
- Support of existing equipment designs, and production issues will be required both locally and at various sites globally
- Maintain up to date knowledge of equipment technologies and utilizes this knowledge to specify and develop innovative solutions
- Utilize continuous improvement methodology to improve internal industrial processes
Qualifications
This job might be for you if:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university is required
- 5+ years’ experience in assembly line design and deployment, automation industry or high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.
- PLC programming (SE offers) including configuring and designing HMI systems is required
- Familiar with vision systems (Cognex, Keyence)
- Familiar with Motion & Robotic Systems (FANUC, ABB)
- Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, CAN, Profibus, etc.)
- Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Basic understanding of UL61010-1 Standard, NFPA 79, National Electric Code
- Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)
- Proven ability to work independently in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, mfg operations and others)
- Proven ability to influence and convince through negotiation
- Motivated self-starter, who can work in parallel on multiple projects
- Facilitator to drive problem solving and troubleshooting activities
- English intermediate - advanced.
Primary Location: MX-Tlaxcala
Schedule: Full-time
Unposting Date: Ongoing