At SCI we call our employees Members and believe that our Members are the heart of our business. SCI continues to grow as a supplier of containers for food, beverage, personal care, household, industrial, nutraceutical, wipes and pet care products. We are passionate about our work and are excited for the future of our fast-growing business!
We are currently seeking an Automation Controls Engineer. This position will develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
In this role you will:
Provide advanced design and development of automation systems and equipment intended to enhance production efficiency.
Develop and prepare quotations for automation equipment. To include cost evaluation and return on investment (ROI) estimates.
Provide in-depth machine control programming for automation equipment and quality inspection processes, including support of existing equipment.
Strong working knowledge and experience with Robotics, PLC, HMI, Drive Control and inspection Cameras.
Knowledge about hydraulics/pneumatics, and other electro-mechanical systems, Servo motors, motors and linear actuators.
Perform equipment commissioning and validation including IQOQPQ documentation.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting new and existing automation equipment.
Develop, evaluate, improve and document manufacturing processes, with emphasis on standardized work.
In depth understanding of collaborative robots. Ability to re-deploy collaborative robots in house depending on products running.
Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance departments to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
Serves as a cross functional member of the New Product Development team, with a role to optimize the manufacturing process and foster a robust process and Bill of Manufacture.
Employ continuous improvement lean tools and lead teams to implement Kanban, SMED, VSM, Kaizen, 5S, etc. and Lean methods in numerous areas.
We do our own thing…together.
SCI members expect one another to support of our vision and culture through words and actions. As a start….
Everyone matters so we all actively participate in communication events because we like to know what’s going on.
Seek to understand, then to be understood by working together with a positive attitude and a smile. We communicate effectively, both written and verbally in English, sharing our ideas and listening to one another.
We’ve got each other’s back and believe in our safety policies and practices and actively promote the safety of other members, because we genuinely want them to be okay.
Our enthusiasm is contagious! We display an optimistic professional spirit in all interactions. We respect one another. The way we work together is contagious. We share it with all we meet along the way- business partners, customers, visitors, family and friends.
Speak up. Your ideas and challenges count! Our team lives for innovation. We don’t ask why, but say “why not?” And we use our time wisely so we can prioritize what’s right for our business even when we are striving to change.
Give your best – By jumping to developmental opportunities. We use our experience, training and knowledge to see challenges, ask questions, gather information and find ways to improve, as individuals and as teams.
SCI offers many great benefits, including: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, vacation and company paid holidays, 401(k), bonus potential, Company paid life insurance and disability, FSA health & dependent care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, telemedicine, training and development opportunities, referral bonus program, complimentary hot beverages.
Our customers like to work with usbecause we understand and follow our quality standards to maintain excellence in manufacturing, with regard to food safety requirements. Our members follow and support our safe practices and food safety standards, because we know it’s required by our customers, but also understand how important it is to their customers. In many cases, those products end up in our own homes.
We are proud of what we do and how we do it.
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 2 years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background in programming applications with ability to write PLC programs for new or existing equipment/applications.
Fanuc robot experience and collaborative robot programming experience a plus.
Design, build automated solutions experience a plus.
Manufacturing engineering experience within a similar environment a plus.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to top management and internal and external customers in a professional manner.
CAD/Solidworks experience a plus.
Knowledge of manufacturing concepts and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Understanding complex system designs.
Ability to complete an estimation of time to complete familiar tasks.
