Automation Engineer III

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. Thatâ??s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing thatâ??s carried us for more than 65 years â?? a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Champion Lozierâ??s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozierâ??s success.
• Responsible for the successful completion projects which are broad in nature. The engineer will typically define the project, set the goals, and communicate the project to all affected parties clearly and concisely.
• Evaluates need, analyzes options, develops plan, develops Appropriation Request (AR) and manages implementation of project until completed within the allotted time frame.
• Assists, guides, and mentors other engineers and support personnel (Technicians, Maintenance, Tool and Die, etc.) in complex technical matters as needed.
• Develops, installs and maintains optimum processes for the safe manufacture of quality product in a productive manner.
• Develops procedures and provides training on new processes, tools and equipment, including but not limited to defining Preventative and Predictive Maintenance requirements and mechanical evaluation of processes and equipment, as needed.
• Coordinates successful corrections to production problems using sound manufacturing engineering problem-solving techniques and practices. When needed, develops alternate methods or processes to allow emergency continued production.
• Alternate solutions are evaluated using sound engineering economy techniques.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• General industrial engineering functions as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor degree in engineering or another related field. Mechanical engineering preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of applicable engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Required Skills:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Good written and oral communications.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to develop plans for accomplishing assigned work and set priorities with a proper sense of urgency.
• Ability to make timely decisions.
• Average to above average PC Skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of machine programming systems.
• Knowledge of the data systems.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Some travel required.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an â??at-willâ? basis.

Ideal candidates will have expertise in robotic integration for material handling or strong expertise in the development of SCADA, Overall Equipment effectiveness (OEE), and Historian systems along with controls programming for PLC's, Servos, HMI'S and Drives.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.  
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule, hybrid schedule available after training.