Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Ferrotec USA • Livermore, CA • 2d ago

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Together we are a world-class diversified manufacturer with a commitment from our team to proudly provide pure precision solutions to our customers, delivering superior quality, value, and service.

Ferrotec (USA) Corporation is a technology company with a worldwide presence in various end products, manufacturing systems, and industries serving primarily the semiconductor industry. We provide our customers with advanced materials, components, systems, and manufacturing solutions. Please visit www.ferrotec.com for a list of office locations.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

Automation Engineer II has the responsibility and skills to specify, develop, modify, test, troubleshoot, document, and deploy new or existing control system and related software for Ferrotec products, internal scientific research, and to support other goals. Assigned projects will have timeframes ranging from short tasks of a few hours to development efforts on the order of months. In addition, this role continuously assists customers with automation equipment and software issues, most-often remotely, and generally with limited or incomplete information. Collaboration with other team members will be frequent, but professional experience enables Automation Engineer II to be productive with greater independence.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Specify, develop, modify, test, troubleshoot, document, and deploy new or existing control system and related software for Ferrotec products, internal scientific research, and other company objectives.

Startup, troubleshoot, and repair existing, new, or upgraded control systems, including soft logic, human/machine interface, wiring, and hard logic. Mark-up schematics, if applicable; document problems and solutions to improve next startup cycle for self and others.

Perform engineering development activities in a manner consistent with established conventions, producing work products compliant with departmental standards and expectations.

Seek opportunities to add value to products or reduce recurring costs by advancing designs with new technology, improved processes, and procedures, or by other means in a cost-justified manner.

Communicates changes and documents requirements, defines scope and objectives for the generation of documentation, procedures, logs, and instructions, both for internal and external consumption.

Compiles key project-relevant information from vendor documentation and recommend course of action.

Create software specifications for larger changes and projects

Ability to identify problems and root causes, then quickly resolve.

Performs other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business.

Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at management's sole discretion

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

An engineering degree with an emphasis in embedded control, automation, and computer programming, or 5 to 10 years relevant work history.

Programming languages:

C# - For low level programming

TwinCat/Ladder logic - PLC programming

XML - Configuration

XAML - Screen control

Robotics integration

Teamwork and communication

Preferred Skills:

Systems Thinking

Holistic View: Systems thinking is the ability to see the big picture and understand how different parts of the system interact. As an automation engineer, you need to understand how automation in one area might affect other parts of the system.

Feedback Loops: Recognizing feedback mechanisms within a system is essential. For example, if an automated task fails, it's important to understand how the system should react and whether alerts or retries are needed.

Reliability and Redundancy: Designing automation that ensures reliability and fault tolerance in systems. Ensuring that systems can recover from failures or errors without affecting the overall process is crucial.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

With positive values, a productive atmosphere, and a commitment to excellence, Ferrotec encourages employees to maximize and realize their potential.

The salary range included in this job posting is relevant to applicants who reside or work in the Livermore, CA area only. Salary offers will depend on experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location. Actual salary may vary due to these and other factors.

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