Automation Engineer II

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mesquite, TX
Posted
5 days ago

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Automation Engineer II

As an Automation Engineer II at OTS in Mesquite, TX, you will join a dedicated engineering team to design and develop automated machinery processes that enhance manufacturing efficiency. Your daily tasks include programming PLCs and HMIs, optimizing production layouts, and ensuring safety measures are integrated into your designs. You will also audit existing equipment, model performance data, and draft technical documentation adhering to regulatory standards. This role requires an Associate's Degree in Engineering along with 2-4 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in SCADA architecture, PLCs, HMIs, and CAE software is preferred. Your work will contribute to solving production issues, maximizing product reliability, and minimizing costs within a large-scale manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

  • Designs and develops automated machinery processes to streamline manufacturing.
  • Programs, simulates, optimizes, and tests automated systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
  • Audits equipment and automated processes to determine failure rates and improve reliability.
  • Models, tests, and measures output data to analyze performance issues and enhance quality.
  • Drafts detailed technical documentation for design specifications and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

  • Requires an Associate's Degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
  • Designs, programs, simulates, optimizes, and tests automated machinery processes.
  • Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
  • Audits equipment to determine failure rates and develops solutions for production problems.
  • Adheres to international and local regulatory standards in design and safety considerations.
  • Possesses technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking abilities.

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