Automation Engineer II

General Dynamics

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Mesquite, TX
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79 days ago
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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

The Automation Engineer II joins the engineering team to design, develop, test, and manage automated machinery processes for manufacturing production. This role involves designing, programming, simulating, and optimizing automated systems including measurement functions, control functions, and actuators while considering workflow, layout, and safety measures. The engineer will audit current equipment to determine failure rates, model and measure output data to analyze performance or quality issues, and develop solutions to maximize product reliability while minimizing costs. Key technical skills include PLC and HMI techniques, SCADA architecture, instrument control, power management, and schematic capture. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess expertise in process optimization, statistical process control, and technical troubleshooting. The role focuses on solving manufacturing production problems through the integration of automated machinery and detailed technical documentation for design specifications.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, test, and manage automated machinery processes using engineering techniques.
  • Program, simulate, and optimize automated machinery to streamline manufacturing workflows.
  • Build automated systems including measurement functions, control functions, and actuators.
  • Configure industrial systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
  • Audit existing equipment and automated processes to identify failure rates.
  • Model, test, and measure output data to analyze performance or quality issues.
  • Develop solutions to resolve production problems while maximizing reliability and minimizing costs.
  • Draft detailed technical documentation for design specifications and related project documents.

What we're looking for

  • An Associate's Degree and 2-4 years of experience are required.
  • An Engineering degree is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
  • A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  • Technical expertise, problem-solving, and communication skills are preferred.
  • Analytical thinking, critical thinking, and performance analysis are preferred.
  • Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA architecture, and CAE software is preferred.
  • Expertise in instrument control, power management, and process optimization is preferred.

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