Job Description

Locations

• LATHROP, California, United States

Salary

Skills Required

• programming industrial equipment using IEC 61131-3 languages, particularly structured text and ladder logicintermediate
• PLCs (Siemens is a must, Beckhoff is preferred)intermediate
• safety implementation (Siemens, SIMATIC Integrated Safety, TwinSAFE, PILZ)intermediate
• robot programming and troubleshooting (preferably FANUC)intermediate
• reading and interpreting electrical schematicsintermediate
• selecting and integrating circuit protection, sensors, safety hardware, servos, PLC hardware, and other componentsintermediate
• commissioning and improving automated manufacturing equipmentintermediate
• structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D)intermediate
• project managementintermediate
• working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systemsintermediate
• Siemens and Beckhoff PLC and HMI softwareintermediate

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Computer Science, or equivalent experience (experience)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an automated, fast-paced manufacturing environments, including exposure to safety best practices and change management systems (experience, 3 years)
• Proficiency in programming industrial equipment using IEC 61131-3 languages, particularly structured text and ladder logic. (experience)
• Experience with PLCs (Siemens is a must, Beckhoff is preferred) and safety implementation (Siemens, SIMATIC Integrated Safety, TwinSAFE, PILZ). (experience)
• Working familiarity with robot programming and troubleshooting (preferably FANUC) is a plus (experience)
• Knowledge in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, and selecting and integrating circuit protection, sensors, safety hardware, servos, PLC hardware, and other components (experience)
• Experience commissioning and improving automated manufacturing equipment. (experience)
• Demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, strong problem-solving skills, and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. (experience)
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D) (experience)
• Capacity for self-motivation and good judgment, comfort with managing a broad scope of responsibilities with a strong emphasis on teamwork. (experience)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, complemented by proven project management experience (experience)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including shift work on nights and weekends as required by business needs (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Beckhoff is preferred (experience)
• Working familiarity with robot programming and troubleshooting (preferably FANUC) is a plus (experience)

Responsibilities

• Sustain 24/7 manufacturing operations, utilizing working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to respond to escalations and quickly resolve equipment failures or address quality concerns.
• Employ structured problem-solving techniques to contain, root-cause, and eliminate failure modes
• Take ownership of manufacturing processes, analyzing performance metrics and optimizing equipment to maximize safety and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), driving world-class process quality and manufacturing capacity.
• Collaborate with Equipment, Process, and Quality Engineers to drive continuous improvement projects to optimize production line serviceability, reliability, throughput, and process capability
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of automated equipment upgrades or installation, coordinating with internal teams or external integrators.
• Develop and maintain Siemens and Beckhoff PLC and HMI software to optimize production capability and improve operator experience
• Maintain key documentation, including electrical schematics, for the automated systems.
• Integrate safety systems to ensure the safe operation of the equipment and conduct risk assessments for equipment under development and lead safety buyoffs before launch
• Partner with Maintenance Technicians on servicing and improving automated equipment.
• Collaborate on the implementation or improvement of Preventive and Corrective Maintenance procedures and provide training on the critical skills necessary for controls recovery and modification

Benefits

• general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• general: Employee Assistance Program
• general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• general: Tesla Babies program
• general: Commuter benefits
• general: Employee discounts and perks program

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