Staff Automation Engineer

Company Overview:INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.Job PurposeWork within the Automation & Controls Engineering (ACE) group to develop new automations to improve yield and repeatability of final system test, electronic circuit board test, and existing test-stands. The Staff Automation Engineer works collaboratively with product developments teams to maximize manufacturability of future products and provides expert level knowledge of the design and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment required to build the next generation of INFICON products.Essential Job Functions• Lead the design efforts of new automation projects.• Generate and review engineering documents to include electrical, P&ID, and mechanical drawings.• Develop equipment designs to automate established test methods.• Conduct root cause analysis of automated test failures to determine if they are related to test procedure or product defects.• Participate in safety risk assessments for new and existing equipment. • Plan and execute acceptance testing and validation of new equipment.• Coordinate planned maintenance, verifications, and calibrations with operationsBasic Job Skills: • Ability to generate reports, technical documentation, design reviews, and analyses.• Ability to program industrial control equipment including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and Siemens SIMATIC PLCs.• Familiarity with programming and control of 6-axis and SCARA robots.• Understanding of Agile framework with an emphasis on SCRUM methodology. • Industry experience with Lean manufacturing principles.• Ability to supervise and provide technical direction to more junior engineers and/or technicians.• Ability to work autonomously while balancing work priorities among multiple stakeholders.Behaviors - The Staff Automation Engineering position is for engineers that possess an expert level knowledge in industrial design and system test fundamentals. Successful employees in this role will demonstrate the following behaviors:• Continual effort to increase his/her technical abilities and education• Demonstrates maturity when interacting with others (such as the members of his/her team, internal/external customers, and other colleagues)• Acts as a role model and mentor to more junior members of teams and projects as needed • Leads technical/design discussion as an expert on specific products and/or development processes• Continual effort to increase his/her business, communication, and project management skills• Provides expert-level development expertise to any project, even when stepping outside of his/her comfort zone and working with new techniques or technologies• Takes responsibility for reprioritizing team work efforts to address the priorities of internal/external stakeholders, potential revenue impacts, and development timelinesEducation and/or Experience - This represents the minimal education and years of experience essential for acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to carrying out the major duties described above. Please note this may or may not equate to the person''s education/experience.• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering• Approximately eight to ten years of industry experience, depending upon the ability of the job candidate to demonstrate the above behaviors Certifications/License None.Leadership Responsibilities and Reporting RelationshipsThe Staff Automation Engineer is responsible for completing task and contributing to projects under the direction of to the Automation & Controls Engineering Manager. The Staff Automation Engineer may be assigned leadership or mentorship responsibilities at the discretion of the Automation & Controls Engineering Manager. Physical Requirements This role requires lifting, carrying, and/or pushing up to 30lbs occasionally (less than 5% of the time). INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience on going green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness FICON''s forward thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers a competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement and more!Disclosure The above is a limited list of responsibilities and not inclusive. There may be times when the employee will be expected to perform duties outside this scope. When duties and responsibilities change this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes based on business necessity. ENG1SkillsRequiredLean ManufacturingAgile DevelopmentStrategic PlanningMechanical aptitudeAnalytic/Problem SolvingAbility to read and understand schematicsBehaviorsPreferredInnovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingFunctional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMotivationsPreferredGoal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor''s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2021-11-29