Job description
Operating Company: Spark
Location: Pomona,CA,US
Date Posted: July 13, 2023
Req Number: R5017015
Job Description:
We are looking for a dynamic and talent Automation and Controls Engineer to join the RDT (Research Development and Transformation) team at SPARK. The RDT team dreams and create the digital factory of the future for mass customization of the clear aligner system. If you are interested in pushing the limits of custom hardware and software automation and to create smiles all over the world, come join us! Please note this role is based on site in Pomona 5 days per week.
Key responsibilities:
- Collaboration with the Project Manager, Mechanical Design Engineer, and Software group to develop a low-risk and robust machine design
- Program all software for unique projects with a variety of needs (PLC, HMI/SCADA, Servo, Robotics, Vision, Laser, etc.)
- Provide improvement and sustaining engineering support for existing production lines
- Use automated solutions to develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing and inspection processes and procedures.
- Support and/or perform equipment, process validations and testing to internal procedures.
- Initiate equipment modifications to improve productivity and product quality.
- Work with outside vendors to coordinate the development of manufacturing equipment.
- Work closely with maintenance department to improve machine reliability/reduce downtime and define equipment maintenance requirements.
- Assist with procurement
- Assist with resolving issues with suppliers.
- Assist with repairing equipment and tooling.
- Assist with performing process failure mode effects analyses.
- Work with Operations and outside vendors to create methods/process to improve capacities with production.
- Document cost savings
- Work with management to establish project timeliness, project justification, and budget forecasts.
- Must demonstrate responsibility for the quality and financial aspects of the company.
- Pursue and participate in company LEAN initiatives.
Job Requirements:
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 1 -2 years’ experience in automation and/or process machinery controls design
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have ability to travel (including Mexico) up to 25% of time.
- Must be willing to work on-site 5 days per week in Pomona
Preferred requirements:
- Proficient in the design and troubleshooting of complex machine control systems and programs.
- Intermediate skills in PC programming (.NET) (CPP is plus)
- Experience in PLC controls (primarily Allen Bradley CompactLogix & ControlLogix)
- Knowledge of HMI (primarily Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE & ME and Ignition)
- Knowledge of Vision Inspection & Vision Guided motion (primarily Cognex VisionPro and InSight)
- Experience with SolidWorks or other solid modeling software.
- Experience and exposure to mainstream manufacturing technologies such as CNC's, 3D prototyping, thermoforming, automation within manufacturing environment.
- Basic project management experience.
- Excellent technical skills
- Working knowledge of CNC machines and processes is plus
- Knowledge of process related standards
- Experience in process simulations (FEA is plus)
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations (FDA Regulations & ISO 13485 Knowledge) is plus
- Experience in process/equipment validation and documentation is plus
- Proficient in MS Office
- Team player
- Must possess effective and verbal communications skills.
- Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills in order to maintain and
- Must be able to focus on all details and requirements of current medical device
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral are required.
- Ability to speak, and read a foreign language is a plus, English/Spanish Bilingual preferred
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, and operating procedures. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization is required.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have ability to travel (including Mexico) up to 25% of time.
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Target Market Salary Range:
Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.
$80,100 – $89,900
Operating Company:
Spark
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