Senior Automation Engineer (2nd Shift) - (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2022-09-15-07:00

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA22: Aerostructures -Riverside 8200 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA, 92503 USA

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support automated processes for fabrication of advanced composite structures used on commercial and military platforms.  The responsible engineer for this position will provide technical support on CNC machines and robots, including automated fiber placement, 5 & 6 axis mills, robotic cells, autoclaves and NDT. Technical support will focus on tasks improving machine uptime, quality, cycle time reduction, and cost reduction to support company goals.  The senior engineer hired for this position will be leading the Automation Team to utilize engineering fundamentals, lean manufacturing, and advanced methods to optimize machine OEE and maintenance for the site.  They will analyze machine data and make the appropriate changes to equipment, processes or documentation to solve problems, improve efficiency and part quality.

*This is a production-oriented position operating in a manufacturing shop environment. **This position works the 2nd shift (3:00PM PST - 11:30PM PST) ***                                                                                                                                            

Responsibilities

• Provides technical floor support to troubleshoot CNC equipment and robots with minimal supervision. 

• Maintain and update existing drawings/schematics.

• Liaises closely with manufacturing, NC programming, quality and operations in the planning, design, development and utilization of NC programs

• Creates work instructions for troubleshooting and technical process changes on equipment.

• Train maintenance personnel and other Automation Engineers on technical procedures for critical equipment.

• Establishes PM/TPM plans for all critical equipment.

• Ensures critical spares are identified and stored onsite.

• Implement and integrate external systems to improve existing automated equipment.

• Improves machine uptime.

• Ensures automated processes comply with Environmental Health & Safety and Quality requirements.

• Investigates root cause of equipment failures or quality issues and develops go-forward approach.

• Uses data analytics to track ongoing issues and to drive decisions on corrective actions.

• Engages in problem solving initiatives & challenges status quo (e.g., root cause and corrective action investigations, OEE, machine downtime) 

• Interfaces with fellow manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, engineering management, operations, maintenance personnel, shop floor personnel, and external vendors.

• Participates and contributes on Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control build plans.  Identifies opportunities to influence changes to automated processes.

• Participates in reviews for onboarding new automated equipment.

• Participates in process improvement and continuous improvement activities.  Implements results of lean manufacturing initiatives. 

• Implements process improvements by applying various engineering applications such as: robotics, automation and simulation.

• Participates in digital manufacturing solutions with support from digital subject matter experts  

• Will adhere to established procedures.     

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Familiar with CNC/NC or robotic equipment.

• Familiar with controls, systems, and operation of automated equipment.

• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, fluid drawings, technical reports, manuals, and work instructions for automated equipment.

• Experiences in the adaptation of machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.

• Command knowledge and current experience using MS Office software.

• Experienced with using Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Kuka, etc. controllers.

• Current use & knowledge of basics for computer and NC programming languages, i.e., Python, C++, VBA, C#, G-code,

• Experienced in PLC/HMI programming, Drive tuning, etc.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-rate composites manufacturing methods (fiber placement, autoclaves, CNC machining, perforation, ultrasonic inspection, thermoplastics).

• Experience with the commissioning of automated equipment                                                                                                                                                                                

• Experience in robotic programming.  CAM software and teach pendant methods.

• Familiar with Ingersoll Machine Tools, Zimmermann, Mazak, Anderson, Kuka and Fanuc robots.

• Familiar with industrial standards OSHA, NFPA79, UL508, NFPA70

• Safety integrated circuit design

• Familiar with creating PLC programs with STL, SCL, Block, Ladder, etc.

• Machining Networking; profibus, profinet, ethernet, ethercat, etc.

• IOT, Smart Factory, Networking

• CAD/CAM software

• Hands-on experience with composites materials and processing, exhibiting strong fabrication and assembly skills (demonstrated through past work or experience via a student team, internship, or personal project).

• Six Sigma – understanding level

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! 

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal

• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions

• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You

• Autism Benefit

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Adoption Assistance

• Best Doctors, second opinion program

• And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that is redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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