Automation Engineer - Sterling Engineering : Job Details

The Automation Engineer (AGV + ASRS) is responsible for specifying, designing, installing, and maintaining automation equipment, tooling, and applications, specifically for the implementation of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS).

Responsibilities:

• Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately complex automation equipment, tooling, and applications to automate manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) in a highly automated medical manufacturing facility.
• Design, program, and integrate Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) systems that will connect manufacturing systems within the facility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement new automation technologies.
• Interface with vendors and suppliers to source components and systems.
• Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.
• Understand the machine operating standards, on the sequence of wear and tear parts and product defects
• Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience working as an Engineer with Automation, robotics, PLCs programming and industrial controls.
• Proven experience with RFID technology and systems.
• Hands on experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++ or Similar.
• Experience with high volume, automated manufacturing (Preferred).