ID | 2024-2238 | Category | Engineering | Position Type | Full-Time | Location : Location | US-NC-Elkin |
Automation Engineers, are you looking for an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to an industry-leading corporation? Join us at Vitro! We are a leader in the design, production, and distribution of glass markets worldwide. Through the Container, Flat Glass, and Automotive business units, Vitro products reach more than 40 countries, with operating and marketing facilities in eight countries on the American continent.
As a result of our extended growth, we are seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team! The position is responsible for providing technological and electrical engineering support for a highly technical and automated glass value add facility. Typical equipment supported would include unique process equipment, robotics, programmable logic controllers, vision systems and process computers. Performance is measured against speed and yield variances to budget for both tempered and laminated products as well as against the achievement of plant quality and safety goals. Contact us today!
Bachelor's Degree Engineering. Electrical engineering preferred.
Allen Bradley experienced is preferred.
1+ years previous related production/process experience is preferred.
Demonstrated strong technical knowledge to program controls, preferably Modicon controls.
Experience using Six Sigma to improve processes preferred.
Knowledge of glass cutting, edging and bending for the automotive industry would be beneficial.
Exposure with and responsibility for process equipment, upgrades, new equipment installations, and other technological enhancements supporting the facility and manufacturing processes is desirable
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with operators, peers, management and vendors.
Ability to trouble-shoot, analyze and resolve mechanical problems, plan, organize and share information
Ability to work independently and manage projects to established timelines.