IMS Gear | Gear Technology. Worldwide. · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Process Engineer — PLC/Robot Integration
Gainesville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expIMS Gear is a global company with over 160 years of innovation, focusing on motion and automation solutions. The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting automated assembly lines, leading process improvements, and ensuring quality standards while collaborating with various teams.
Automotive
No H1B
Responsibilities
Keep production moving: Own hands-on troubleshooting (≈80% of your time) across four automated assembly lines and allied injection molding and metal-processing automation
Turn fixes into projects: Convert insights from the floor into data-driven improvements and capital proposals (≈20%)
Elevate process capability: Perform capability studies and close gaps
Engineer quality in: Contribute to FMEA, APQP, and Control Plan activities
Commission with confidence: Lead complex equipment and process commissioning/acceptance
Standardize and document: Define parameters and create/update work instructions
Design smarter systems: Develop automation concepts; coordinate with Industrial Engineering for new launches
Validate feasibility: Analyze machine/electrical design and select/modify components
Optimize costs and safety: Identify savings, improve safety, and drive DOE-backed improvements
Solve for root cause: Lead 8D, tackle complex alarms, and implement corrective actions for complaints
Sustain uptime: Plan spares, maintain maintenance histories, and share knowledge in SharePoint
Develop people: Train colleagues, prepare training materials, and mentor interns/bachelor students
Champion standards: Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, safety, and company/BU guidelines
Partner with Quality: Verify process parameters and monitor quality devices
Flex when needed: On-call support as required; assist beyond BU when complex issues arise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Engineering with 3+ years experience, or Associate's with 5+ years experience
Siemens PLC expertise in STL; strong PLC troubleshooting/programming skills
Robot programming/teaching: Motoman Yaskawa and KUKA
CAD proficiency (CREO preferred); understanding of servo drives
Hands-on integration of automation components
Electrical troubleshooting across 24V DC, 110V AC, 230V AC, 400V AC, and 480V AC systems
Structured problem solving (5-Why, 8D) and strong documentation
Benefits
401(k) & 401(k) matching
Health, Dental, Medical, Vision insurance
CompanyPaid Life insurance
CompanyPaid Short term and Long term disability insurance
15Days of paid time-off and 10 paid holidays
Company
IMS Gear | Gear Technology. Worldwide.
IMS Gear is a leading company in Gear Technology in the automotive and industrial sectors, with an international presence, serving as a partner for globally operating customers, and driving consistent innovation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicole Shriver
Human Resources Business Partner
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