Automation Engineer

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Date: Jul 2, 2024

Location: Anderson-South Carolina, SC, US

Company: OP Mobility

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

Plastic Omnium is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €9.5 billion economic revenue in 2022, a global network of 150 plants and 43 R&D centers, Plastic Omnium relies on its 40,500 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, Plastic Omnium Clean Energy Systems develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, Plastic Omnium is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

MISSION

 

The Automation Engineer designs, installs, programs, debugs, and troubleshoots automated manufacturing equipment.  This role drives continuous improvement within the facility by leading projects and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

 

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibility 1: Implement new automation systems in the AND facility

  • Work directly with corporate automation team to implement new automation systems
  • Program PLC, HMI, vision, robotic and other automated systems
  • Ensure controls for all new equipment meet company and legal standards
  • Ensure all data collection systems are in place and functioning properly

 

Responsibility 2:  Ensure all current automated systems are aligned with Plastic Omnium CES standards

  • Implement latest best practices
  • Recommend and implement necessary improvements

 

Responsibility 3:  Lead continuous improvement activities

  • Identify improvement opportunities through automation or controls optimization
  • Investigate and provide detailed reporting of cost saving opportunities
  • Implement approved changes through trial to completion
  • Analyze and summarize data to communicate outcomes

 

Responsibility 4:  Assist maintenance personnel in complex troubleshooting

  • Provide high level troubleshooting assistance
  • Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematic reading
  • Make equipment adjustments when necessary

 

Responsibility 5:   Champion the HSE and Quality culture in the facility

  • Ability to become a LOTO champion (expert knowledge of energy sources)
  • Leader in the use of Stop 5 and other Plastic Omnium HSE initiatives
  • Report HSE events and make improvement suggestions through continuous risk observations
  • Stop production and shipments if a quality or HSE risk is identified

 

Responsibility 6:   Training

  • Development and improvement of company processes and policies 
  • On the job training for machine, equipment and software updates
  • Assist in the development of site maintenance team

 

Additional Site Responsibilities

  • Serve in a backup capacity for IS&S
  • Lead overall improvements to production processes (non-automation role)

 

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

 

Personal Background

  • Bachelor's degree in mechatronics engineering or related field, or Associate’s degree with equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience preferred
  • Plastics or Automotive manufacturing preferred
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without the requirement for sponsorhip or transfer of Visa now, or at any time in the future

 

Job Technical Skills

  • Proficient with the installation and support of PC hardware and software
  • Working knowledge of PLC’s, HMI systems, networking and data acquisition systems
  • Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, Access, Visio
  • Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

 

Job Soft Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Reactivity – ability to work in a fast paced environment – results oriented
  • Ability to collect, maintain, and analyze data
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Creative thinking and problem solving
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to work independently, as a team, or as a team lead

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.

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