Haakon Industries is a manufacturing company whose mission is to breathe life into an advanced and responsible future. We accomplish our goal by making engineered-to-order products of exceptional quality, solving challenges with technical and sustainable solutions, and maintaining healthy working relationships.
Automated Equipment Engineer
Description of Company:
Haakon Industries is a world leader in custom designed and manufactured air handling units for all type of building environments. We strive to provide the highest quality equipment and the most flexibility in equipment design to provide optimal solutions for our clients.
About the Position:
The Automation Equipment Engineer will lead in the development and implementation of manufacturing process with a focus on automated and manual sheet metal fabrication. Plan and improve production methods. Participate as a member of the engineering team capable of carrying out needed engineering initiatives, with emphasis on processes, supporting product design, planning and coordinating projects, and sustaining engineering.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities for the Automated Equipment Engineer may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Implementation and testing of automation equipment and processes Designing and testing automation equipment and processes
- Programming new automated components
- Writes reports to document problems, solutions, actions, and communication findings Eliminating defects and errors with product and software development
- Continuous improvement focused on improving machine utilization and achieving delivery targets
- Utilize CAD software and simulation tools for sheet metal design and optimization
- Maintain, debug, repair, troubleshoot and root cause analysis of equipment on a regular basis
Automated Equipment Engineer Position Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Proficiency in maintaining automation equipment
- Experience with robotics, AI and machine learning, and PLC programming
- Project Management skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams towards timely task completion
- Solid understanding of computer programming and software development
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Creative thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to communicate well with other members of the development team
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Ability to keep up with the latest technologies
- A desire to continually upgrade technical knowledge
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar field
Certificates
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Formal Lean Six Sigma Certification
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Haakon is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.