Automation Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

The Industrialization Engineer is responsible for determining an automation strategy for PCBA manufacturing processes and executing it. This encompasses Industry 4.0 initiatives and digitalization. The industrialization engineer will work with all site functions as well as R&D centers, leading PCBA automation design reports covering Industry 4.0 systems, OT networks, control networks, and systems architectures. He/She implements measures to reduce costs, improve quality, reduce rework, and increase productivity.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and control the industrialization phases of the Product/System development: Proof of Concept – Prototype – Qualification – Production for PCBA manufacturing.
• Responsible for new product/process introduction together with process engineers, including process flow, material flow, layout, and working plans.
• Oversee projects, processes, and know-how.
• Involved in supplier quality management, reliability testing, and reliability analysis, including risk mitigation, failure analysis, and corrective action.
• Analyze the product manufacturing process steps and implement measures to reduce costs, improve quality, reduce rework, and increase productivity.
• Lead automation design reports covering Industry 4.0 systems, OT networks, control networks, and control software and systems architectures.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and standard requirements.
• Partner with Quality and Purchasing to qualify suppliers.
• Provide technical support for EHS, Quality, Logistics, Production, Finance, and Facility departments.
• Train regarding any new project changes within the production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical and/or Industrial/Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years experience as a process or industrial engineer in the EMS sector.

Desired candidate profile

• Experience with automation and digitization of manufacturing processes.
• Experience in new project implementation and transfer within manufacturing.
• Developing and deploying automation solutions.
• Integrating robotics into production processes for PCBA manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of electronic boards design.
• Working knowledge of ERP system SAP.
• Experience with high mix - low volume production.
• Strong process mindset with Lean manufacturing experience, aiming to achieve excellence.
• Result and solution-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fast and effective at dealing with difficult situations.
• A flexible person with a can-do attitude who sees opportunities where others see risks.
• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Good command of the English language.

What We Offer You

• Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.
• Work in a company that is committed to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
• Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system.
• Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide.
• Strong, agile, and diverse team locally and globally.
• Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools.
• Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans.
• Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding.
• Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model.