Client:

Our client is a 150-year-old, $7 Billion Manufacturer, ranked a Top 25 Privately-Owned business in the US by Fortune 500 with employees operating out of 55 locations on 6 continents.

Summary:

The Senior Project Engineer -SMART Factory - Automation will be responsible to provide technical expertise in support of automation and manufacturing equipment at the client's world-class global manufacturing and operations sites. This will include system design and maintenance, installation oversight, problem-solving, consulting, and training on electrical/electronic control systems in the manufacturing environment.

Will act as a source of knowledge for automation requests, including but not limited to:

* Designing/troubleshooting/sharing best practices regarding deployment of robotic systems

* Automation of warehouse operations, implementation of Smart Factory solutions

* Proper layout of manufacturing equipment in existing and new plants, etc.

* Automation plans for IFO Expansion and SFO Greenfield for 2021/2022 capital plan

* Support for robotic polishing/packing automation, and capacity expansion

Location:

Greater Milwaukee Area-Flexible Work Schedule and Hybrid (on-site and remote) options.

Compensation:

Compensation is competitive and includes Base + guaranteed Bonus + Pension valued at an additional 10% of Annual Salary + 401K + Full Medical, Dental, Vision + Tuition Reimbursement + Additional Award-Winning Benefits. Full Relocation is provided for Qualified candidates

Job Details:

• Provide technical support as required to ensure plant equipment is operating and optimized.This includes troubleshooting of down equipment as required (includes emergency and off-hour support).
• Understanding equipment electrical controls obsolescence and creating plans to mitigate.
• Participate in driving Smart Factory/Industry 4.0 implementation.Develop, monitor, and improve data collection and metrics for quality and throughput for equipment.
• Implement error-proofing solutions that are integrated into manufacturing processes.Examples would be the integration of vision systems, sensors, DC tools, in-process/post-process gauge systems, data collection, etc.
• Project management and commissioning of capital equipment projects as assigned.The scope could include complete project or limited to the electrical controls and/or other sub-portions of the project.
• Assist in vendor selection, equipment specification, quotation, and reviews for new equipment to ensure equipment meets Kohler's automation specifications and standards.
• Provide input into feasibility of projects to maintain business' capital plan.Prepare White Papers, ACTs, and capital expenditures to achieve the plan.
• Support design-for-manufacturability improvements to design engineering, both for existing and for new products.
• Develop individual goals/objectives to support organizational goals using the Maximizing Performance Appraisal Process, and personally demonstrate and drive the Kohler Core Competencies.
• Travel is estimated at 25-40% both domestic and international.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Associate Degree in the field of Electrical Engineering with significant experience and demonstrated results applicable to the position would be considered.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in factory automation.
• Experience needed with controls (PLCs, HMIs, Servos, etc.).Allen-Bradley preferred.
• Experience programming and/or integrating with robotics.Fanuc robotics is preferred.
• Experience with SAP, and/or AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.