Description:
Perform a wide variety of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic services for the automation. Provide support for problem solving, performance evaluation/improvement, design modifications, and documentation for existing automation. Additional duties include but are not limited to new automation by specifying, ordering, purchasing, facility implementation, integration, preventative maintenance plan development, and documentation. Develop and/or provide technical training for new and existing automation as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic design modifications for automation.
- Analyze problem areas on existing automation and prepare design changes or recommend component replacement as required to resolve problems.
- Develop URS’s, purchase, install automation as needed based on production demands.
- Evaluate existing automation and/or systems, looking for methods to improve performance, efficiency, reliability or accuracy and present recommendations to management.
- Interface with automation builders and suppliers to discuss design features relative to special application needs; obtain quotations and delivery times.
- Keep abreast of new automation and systems as related to operational needs.
- Provide advice, troubleshooting assistance and training as directed for maintenance and engineering personnel.
- Write bills of material, work orders, purchase requisitions, capital expenditure requests etc. as required.
- Prepare AutoCAD drawings as required and maintain the drawing file system.
- Manage and coordinate plant and capital projects, properly document work utilizing engineering forms, create project timelines and maintain history of projects in appropriate project files.
- Research and analyze data such a vendor design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
- Direct and coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
- Coordinate and/or perform all necessary validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for automation.
- Support process improvements, cost reductions, COPQ reductions, etc. through the implementation of LEAN concepts.
- Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
- Other duties as assigned.