Automation Engineer

Basic Qualifications

- BS Degree in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Technology.
- 25-50% Travel to other Howmet facilities
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- 1-3 years’ experience working with controls/programming robotics.
- Experience in 6 axis articulating arm robotics.
- Proficiency at robot programming, I/O management, and troubleshooting robotic systems logic.
- Experience trouble-shooting robotic mechanical and electrical systems including pneumatics, sensors, tooling, measurement feedback systems, and basic design robustness.
- Proficient in off-line programming environments.
- Basic understanding of controls and servo systems.
- Basic understanding of tooling and fixture design.
- Experience with Programmable logic Controllers (PLC).
- Experience programming HMI software.
- Experience in reading mechanical and electrical prints.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
- Familiar with RIA Robotic Safety Standards.