Wabtec Corporation is looking for a Manufacturing Automation Engineering Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be heavily involved in automation projects that improve our manufacturing processes, working collaboratively to troubleshoot, develop, and implement innovative solutions.
What You'll Do
- Establish router and processes for in-house manufacturing components.
- Determine cost justifications and standards for new automation technology projects.
- Develop PLC, Robotic, and HMI programs to support Design-Build Projects and integrate third-party systems.
- Designate tooling and fixture concepts, linear motion, motors, pneumatics, sensors, and various other automation components and systems.
- Construct, runoff, and commission new technology machines, systems, and devices for production.
- Assemble comprehensive documentation for automation projects, including bills of materials, system specifications, user manuals, and technical drawings.
- Assist in developing outside sources for contracting manufacturing automation solutions and component supplies.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
What We're Looking For
- Automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Manufacturing operations experience required such as Foundry, Machining, Welding, Assembly, Test & Inspection, or Marking & Packaging processes.
- Experience developing and documenting wiring and controls for automation systems.
- Experience programming PLC’s, Robots, and various automation devices.
- Experience integrating automation building blocks (e.g., servos, sensing technologies, linear motion devices, pick & place mechanisms) into custom design solutions, to include light fabrication, mechanical and electrical assembly.
- Experience in metrology measurement techniques, precision measurement, dimensional analysis, and accuracy assessment.
- Excellent organizational skills, documentation, and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated, self-starter capable of working and delivering results on own initiative.
Nice to Have
- College or technical degree.
- Experience with Labview software.
Technical Stack
- PLC
- Robotic programming
- HMI
- Labview
- Servos
- Sensing technologies
- Linear motion devices
Team & Environment
You will interact with team members at all levels of the organization. You’ll work most closely with members of the manufacturing engineering and operations team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $30-40 per hour.
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status.
