Senior Automation Engineer

Job Description

WAHL EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO BE THEIR BEST!

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a highly collaborative engineering leader to join our team as a Senior Automation Engineer.

This position provides leadership in technical manufacturing for the design, acquisition, troubleshooting of automation equipment, standard manufacturing equipment and processes with advance machine control programming to meet our safety, quality and efficiency requirements for new & existing products. Ensures all functions of job duties are performed in compliance with Wahl Operations System & ISO standards as applicable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Designs and procures automation equipment. Partners with vendors/suppliers in the design/development and redesign of automation equipment to ensure manufacturing requirements are met, improve quality, improve productivity and decrease manufacturing process costs.

Ensures manufacturing meets production goals while troubleshooting mechanical/operational problems, advance programming, electrical control programs, and making process adjustments.

Troubleshoots electronic controls on automated equipment, replaces electronic devices/control system components, programs electronic controllers, programs robots and makes process adjustments.

Writes and updates company equipment standards.

Designs/redesigns and procures automation equipment.

Troubleshoots mechanical and electronic equipment and devices.

Works to improve productivity, quality and decrease costs of manufacturing process.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide specialist level support, serving as a leader & subject matter expert in automation.

Serving as a change management leader, ensures automation initiatives meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage.

Assists in developing strategies for the development, implementation, maintenance, and support of all automation equipment, processes, and programming across the factory.

Partners cross-functionally with Safety, Compliance, Operations, Maintenance, Sales, Product Management, Global Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain, to define needs and identify business requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required or automation engineering with discipline in electrical code equivalent.

Minimum 10 years of related experience; preferably in a LEAN manufacturing environment.

Proficient in automation design & troubleshooting / specifying industrial controls & programming

Automation experience preferred: systems from coil winding, screw driving, ultrasonic welding, robotics in high-speed assembly to simple automation

Programming experience preferred: Allen Bradley PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers), Siemens PLC's, language programming, OIP (Operator interface panels), VFD (variable frequency drives) & CAD (computer aided drafting).

Experience with Industry 4.0 concepts preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft applications MS Office.

Ability to model the company's values of respect for people, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

COMPETENCIES:

Ensures Accountability

Plans and Aligns

Manages Complexity

Develops Talent

Courage

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

BCBSIL Medical coverage offered as low as $14 per week, INCLUDING pharmacy

In & Out-of-network BCBSIL Dental coverage, with orthodontics for as low as $6 per week

In & Out-of-network BCBSIL by EyeMed, Vision coverage, $3 per week for family coverage

Free onsite clinic featuring a Nurse Practitioner, a Physical Therapist, and free lab services

Employer funded health savings account -up to $2000!

Biometric testing with wellness credits

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with generous company match

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement program - up to $10,000 per calendar year

Scholarship Program

Daycare discounts

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with legal consultative services and discounts

Company paid Life Insurance

Company paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability

10 paid holidays per year

Casual work environment

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