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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Automation/Robotics

Location : Location

US-CT-Middletown

Requisition ID

2019-3692

Category

Engineering

Segment

Kaman Aerospace

Shift

Shift 1

# of Openings

1

Posted Date

2 days ago(6/19/2019 7:02 PM)

Overview

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Kaman Precision Products in Middletown, CT is looking for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer III to work on Automation Projects. The Engineer will work under the general direction of the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering or designee and is responsible for performing technical assignments to assist in research, design, development, and maintenance of automation and new products for production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties will include:

* Design and improve automation equipment, including 6-axis robots, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interface presses, conveying equipment, and pneumatic and hydraulic actuators. Assemble, test, and repair electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems. Resolve problems or refer for resolution any equipment issues.
* Ensure production lines meet quality, productivity and safety goals through the design, development, and maintenance of automation and electromechanical production systems. Assist in producibility studies to evaluate production process reliability and provide appropriate recommendations.
* Assist in the development of technical portions of new business proposals, including selection of manufacturing methods and production processes with estimated costs to implement. Perform make vs. buy analyses and provide related recommendations to management.
* Assist in new product development and introduction to production. Making sure all new designs are manufacturable and design for test and capable for automation.
* Assist with the plan and design manufacturing processes in a high rate of production environment. Prepare specifications of production operations and write work instructions; prepare supplier instructions for operations sourced outside the company and define tooling specifications for tool fabrication. Generate engineering changes and support with appropriate documentation.
* Read electric prints and identify components of electrical panels. Perform wiring of relays, starters, I/O modules, safety modules, circuit breakers, and others. Knowledge of PLC trouble shooting and understanding of Ladder logic. Configure and setup different types of sensors (photoelectric, optical, infrared, ultrasonic, capacitive, thermocouples), servomotors, and variable frequency drives. Ability to layout and document electrical cabinets is a plus.
* Assemble machine components in support of manufacturing R&D, new machine development and existing equipment. Prepare preliminary sketches
and design drawings, engineering specifications, and reports. Train production personnel and technicians during new process start-ups. Produce
user and maintenance manuals and related documentation. Manage changes to process instructions. Inspect equipment to evaluate conditions that could lead to production breakdowns or unsafe conditions. Report problems to supervision. Respond to emergency breakdowns of equipment to keep production loss to a minimum.
* Solve engineering problems related to production systems. Provide continuous improvement solutions. Perform other duties, as requested.
* Ability to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance. Available to travel, as required

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline required, Master’s degree preferred.
* 7 to 10 years of progressive related manufacturing and automation experience required.
* Ability to implement engineering designs from concept to final hardware.
* Working knowledge of MS office suite products, including MS Project software.
* Fluent verbal/written communication skills.

All positions at Kaman Aerospace Group require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents ("green card holders") and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.



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