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Automation Engineer
 Guardian Industries | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Indiana, Evansville | |
 Jan 17, 2025 | |
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SRG Global is looking for an Automation Engineer in Covington, GA or Evansville, IN! We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Automation Engineer to collaborate with our Robotics Automation department. In this role, you will play a crucial part in identifying and evaluating potential projects, determining their value, and managing their successful execution. Your primary responsibilities will involve collaborating with various departments, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring seamless project implementation. You will need to possess a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a focus on innovation. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to our company's growth and success. What You Will Do * Design and program robot cells for transformation projects in a hands-on approach * Collaborate with plant teams to identify and deploy potential automation projects that align with the company priorities * Evaluate the feasibility, potential value, and required investment for each identified project * Identify and address improvement opportunities in the manufacturing processes and equipment, including risk reduction, quality improvement, waste reduction and productivity * Lead concept design, programming, testing and deployment of automation systems that will range from pick & place, palletizing, assembly, material handling, inspection, and tape application * Coordinate with internal departments, such as IT and operations to ensure smooth project execution * Demonstrate a strong innovation focus, suggesting creative solutions and improvements to existing processes * Effectively communicate project status, updates, and potential challenges to stakeholders at various levels * Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met * Design and implement end-of-arm tooling to support transformation projects * Travel to other SRG Global facilities 20-25% Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Experience working with industrial robots * Experience with SolidWorks or similar software for machine design * Knowledge of pneumatic, electrical systems, PLCs and industrial controls What Will Put You Ahead * Experience using Fanuc's Roboguide software * Experience in designing and commissioning automation equipment * Experience with automation simulation software This role is not eligible for sponsorship. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch company, SRG Global is a team of creative and innovative individuals that engineer solutions for greater surface durability, structural integrity, enhanced functionality, vehicle efficiency and design flexibility. From products such as grilles, emblems and nameplates, moldings, bezels and other trim pieces; to processes like injection molding, painting and plating; we are one of the largest manufacturers of chrome-plated plastic parts for the automotive and commercial truck industries. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [4] here, [5] aqui, or [6] tu). #LI-BP1 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf 4. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_English.pdf 5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Spanish.pdf 6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Polish.pdf | |