Senior Automation Engineer

L3Harris

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Orange, VA
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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer. The Advanced Operations Technology organization seeks a Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) to support engineering and production operations focused on the automated equipment lifecycle for solid rocket motor manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, draft technical requirements, and implement automation solutions to enhance capability, safety, and efficiency. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting custom robotics systems, performing root cause analysis, conducting time studies, and managing automation integrators through project management activities. The ideal candidate will utilize skills in PLC, HMI, VFD programming, Fanuc robotics, Inductive Automation Ignition, and parametric modeling. They must also be able to read electrical design schematics and integrate automation with manufacturing systems. This role addresses the technical challenge of modernizing production processes while ensuring manufacturability and scalability for new product development.

What you'll do

  • Troubleshoot and maintain custom automation and robotics systems.
  • Analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to increase efficiency.
  • Design and implement manufacturing technologies to optimize throughput and reduce operational cycle times.
  • Lead automation projects from initial requirement drafting through supplier coordination, testing, and production transition.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to resolve production issues in coordination with quality assurance teams.
  • Provide technical support for new product development to ensure manufacturability and scalability.
  • Create and maintain process documentation including flowcharts and standard operating procedures.
  • Monitor and report on process performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 6 years of manufacturing engineering experience, or a graduate degree and 4 years of experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
  • Knowledge of automation systems design involving robotic cells, vision systems, motion control, or testing solutions (preferred).
  • Knowledge of programming control systems such as PLC, HMI's, and VFDs (preferred).
  • Experience with Fanuc robotics systems, Allen-Bradley PLCs, or Inductive Automation IGNITION (preferred).
  • Experience in project management and managing automation integrators (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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