Sr. Mechanical Automation Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Automation Engineer Job Highlights

Company Profile

Hubbell Incorporated is an international manufacturer of quality electrical and electronic products for a broad range of residential and non-residential construction, industrial, and utility applications

Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. HPS is engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes and has been actively growing that segment of the business.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Automation Engineer who will conceptualize, design, build, and integrate automation equipment to meet or exceed plant improvement goals. Automation opportunities exist for machine tending, assembly, part feeding, packaging, conveying, and palletizing.

Support the manufacturing engineers with later troubleshooting and improvements.

Evaluate and implement robotic (Fanuc) or other fixed, programmable, or flexible automation solutions to replace current manual operations and processes.

Evaluate mechanical designs submitted by vendors as well as perform in-house mechanical design.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a minimum Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Automation Engineering from a college or university

Work Experience

• Possess 5+ years of experience with Fanuc (preferred) or similar robot selection and implementation. Robot programming experience (a plus)
• Experience in pneumatic and hydraulic system design and generation of schematics and BOMs (a plus)
• Experience sizing and specifying machine control system components, such as motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, and systems, and inspection equipment are highly desirable.
• Experience with major vendors of automation components and equipment and the selection of the best components for particular tasks, including robotics, motion control, vision, and sensing.
• Experience working for a Systems Integrator is a plus.
• Experienced in the design of customized automation equipment.
• Experience working in or supporting Manufacturing Facilities on day to day basis.
• Solid modeling experience with Autocad Inventor or SolidWorks, including FEA.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with machine documentation and training at start-up.
• Conduct design reviews and risk analyses with internal or external vendors.
• Consult with product design and manufacturing engineers to determine equipment requirements and specifications.
• Facilitate regular project reviews to keep projects on track and solve problems as they arise.
• Generate a Statement of Work (SOW) that identifies and quantifies all specifications of the product and process requirements for internal or external machine builders.
• Generate formal cost justification of proposed projects including payback and ROI to attain project funding.
• Identify cost-saving projects varying in scope from $20k to $2m and follow projects through from conception to implementation.
• Lead collaborative discussions between project stakeholders and key machine builders to determine automation capabilities and deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects in varying stages of development.
• Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering Teams as an automation subject matter expert.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to achieve desired company goals with minimal supervision.
• The ability to troubleshoot PLC code is a plus. These skills are primarily desired to diagnose and fix mechanical issues, but the ability to create solid working programs from scratch or modify existing programs as needed is an additional plus.
• Exceptional project management skills in managing project timelines, interaction with machine builders and contractors, and implementing automation equipment into the plant.
• Must be detail-oriented, show initiative, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Superb communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of various fabrication methods including, machining and welding. Candidates do not need to be proficient in these skills but must be aware of the limitations and considerations these processes impose on mechanical design

Employer’s Statement

Hubbell Incorporated (its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.