Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Flex
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: June 19, 2022
Job Description:
At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees
thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we
strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and
purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful,
inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the
opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and
join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and
improve people's lives.Job SummaryTo support our extraordinary
teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're
looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer located in Milpitas
CA.Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager the
Manufacturing Automation Engineer utilizes technology to improve,
streamline, and automate manufacturing processes. They are
responsible for planning, implementation, and monitoring of such
technology.WHAT A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE:
- Identification of new opportunities for automation within the
manufacturing process
- Programming new automated components to the manufacturing
process
- Developing and maintaining clear and accurate documentation of
automation equipment or processes
- Introduce automated processes into production, and train and
equip Sustaining Team to support automated equipment after
deployment into production
- Create machine interactions with plant-wide Manufacturing
Execution System (MES) to communicate product acceptability,
machine status, and process variables.
- Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and
carefully balance product specifications, process requirements,
layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits.
- Architect, write, and debug PLC and Script based controls
systems with an emphasis on generating code that is organized,
structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will
interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing
Execution System (MES), machine vision, and 3rd party
equipment.
- Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable
safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and
other manufacturing equipment.
- Participate in specification creation, release to Vendor and
quote technical evaluation
- Manage suppliers during specification, design, buyoff and
installation of automated manufacturing equipment
- Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time
and uptime.
- Characterize and validate automated processes using a data
driven statistical approach such as Capacity test, Capability test
(Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility test, Cpk, etc.), for
deployment into production
- Create data management and tracking communications network
architecture and interface with cross-functional teams for product,
processes and quality traceability control implementation
- Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical /
mechatronic systems
- In depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National
Electric code, UL508A).
- In depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06,
OSHA).
- Proficiency programming industrial equipment and control
systems:
- Ladder logic PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix)
- Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, SmartGuard, Omron,
Pilz)
- Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI - Ignition, AB Panel View,
Beckhoff HMI)
- Demonstrated excellence in programming PLCs and Scripting
languages for data management and control systems. Must have a
well-defined methodology for maintaining code structure and
organization. Ability to program state machines for complex
processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and
place automation, data acquisition, and PID control. Proven ability
to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and
recovery.
- Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and
cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and
servo systems.
- Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics
in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
- Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial
sensors, and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispense
systems, temperature controllers, DC nutrunner torque controllers,
current and power meters, etc.) a plusTHE EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING
TO ADD TO THE TEAM:
- BS/MS Electrical Engineering (or equivalent - Majors in:
Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering,
Automation Engineering, etc.)
- Experience programming Cartesian, SCARA and Articulated robots
is highly desired (Fanuc/Epson)
- Experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc)
- Experience creating technical specifications for automated
manufacturing equipment is highly desired
- Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype
to production desired
- Knowledge of production quality metrics is a plus
- Proficiency with 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks
- 3+ years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or
Applications Engineer working on automation and/or
electromechanical systems.What you'll receive for the great work
you provide:
- Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
- Life Insurance
- Matching 401K
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee discounts at local retailersEC37
Keywords: Flex, Milpitas , Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering , Milpitas, California
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