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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems · 2 days ago

Automation Engineer II

Scranton, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions and related systems. The role of Automation Engineer II involves developing, designing, building, and testing robotic platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance robotic applications.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Uses engineering techniques to design, develop, test, and manage automated machinery processes

Designs, programs, simulates, optimizes, and tests automated machinery to streamline manufacturing processes

Uses design techniques to build automated systems such as: measurement functions, control functions, and actuators, etc

Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques

Considers automation workflow, production layout, and safety measures when designing automated machinery processes

Audits current equipment and automated processes to determine failure rates

Models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues

Develops solutions to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost

Drafts and designs detailed technical documentation for design specifications and additional relevant documents

Adheres to international and local regulatory standards for design, process, and safety considerations

Qualification

Robotics experienceAutomated machinery processesPLC programmingHMI techniquesInstrument controlPerformance analysisPower managementProcess optimizationReliability analysisSchematic captureStatistical process controlTechnical troubleshootingControl systemsDevice integrationSCADA architectureComputer-Aided Engineering (CAE)Technical documentationAnalytical thinkingProblem-solving skillsOral communicationWritten communicationCritical thinking

Required

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience

Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required

Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical expertise

Problem-solving skills

Oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Instrument control

Performance analysis

Power management

Process optimization

Reliability analysis

Schematic capture

Statistical process control

Technical troubleshooting

Control systems

Device integration

SCADA architecture

Programmable Logic Control (PLC)

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Retirement

Work/life benefits

Career development

Recognition programs

Company

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

General Dynamics OTS provides the U.S. military and its allies around the world, an extensive range of weapons systems. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1996

Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees