Requirements
Candidates must hold at least an HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline and possess strong computer literacy and CAD proficiency. A minimum of two years of relevant engineering experience is preferred, along with knowledge of automation, robotics, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Job Description
Responsibilities
This position would be ideal for an individual eager to build a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering and seeking a pathway into a long‑term engineering career.
Operating on a swing‑shift rotation, the successful candidate will:
Provide critical help chain for manufacturing to reduce downtime of critical manufacturing equipment
Create, verify and release robot programs for automated cells
Create, verify and release programs for other, programmable manufacturing equipment
Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes
Creating supporting documentation for automated equipment (SOP and EMS)
Support implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation
Support Senior MEs in justification of capital funding requests
Support cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques
Work with Manufacturing to record and improve OEE of critical equipment
Support implementation of new manufacturing technology
Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment
Implement and support EH&S activities
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of a HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline
- Good understanding of tooling, fixture design and manufacturing processes
- Proficient in CAD, Siemens NX an advantage
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project)
- Good judgment and decision making
- Communication and team working skills
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
Desirable
6 axis articulated arm Robot programming experience, Yaskawa or Fanuc an advantage
Proficient in CNC Milling, CAM an advantage (Heidenhain controls & NX CAM)
A minimum of two years’ relevant experience within an engineering environment
Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems (pneumatics, tooling, measurement feedback systems)
Knowledge of automation systems
CMM Programming experience (Renishaw Modus)
PLC or other logic-based programming experience
Knowledge of problem-solving tools (FMEA or equivalent)
Knowledge of 3DSL measurement equipment