Automation Engineer

BarcoChicago, IL

30+ days ago

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

Review the design for manufacturability and testability to ensure cost-effective test solutions and smooth production flows. Provide feedback towards R&D and follow up (Design for testing).
Validation of new tools in production, revalidation for current of adapted tools in production for new and existing products.
Align with BE colleagues and local production team.
Draft WT's for assembly & Provide training to (train the trainer) production operators.
Design / order / install specific tooling where needed for production (in collaboration with college mechanical & electronics engineers where needed. provide estimates on effort, cost, and lead times.
Follow up alfa / beta / zero series : Use alfa / beta / zero to develop / debug and validate test-sequences and / or new test solution where needed. Collect feedback towards R&D and follow up.
Other tasks assigned by the team leader.

Education :

Engineering degree

Experience :

Minimum 5 years of relevant experiences.

Competencies :

Expert in PLC (siemens S7, etc.…).

Familiar with AOI technology.

Knowledge of validation of tools & processes.

Know-how of the standard Microsoft window programs (word, excel, access, power point, SCL server…).

Good communication skills.

Good English abilities both in oral & written.

Analytical thinking with self-initiatives & Positive working attitude.

Strong personality able to convince, influence & push back or escalate where needed throughout the organization.

Experience in Lean, six sigma and continuous improvement is a plus.