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Sr. Machine Design and Automation Engineer

Freudenberg · Jeffersonville, IN

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Level
Senior
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Experience asked
8+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior controls role at Freudenberg (industrial) in Jeffersonville, IN. Design and implement flexible automated systems for use assembly processes.

They ask for
8+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics, Automation

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How this role compares

Against 20 other live controls postings in Indiana.

Experience asked
More than usual (8+ vs 6+)

Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 86%
  • ✓ PLC 81%
  • ✓ Robotics 52%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 38%
  • Team leadership 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, Tooling, SolidWorks, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 8+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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    Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Freudenberg

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

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This plant: Freudenberg in Jeffersonville

3 other open roles at this site.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Design and implement flexible automated systems for use assembly processes.
  • ◆Design automated inspection and assembly stations.
  • ◆Work with multidisciplinary teams to determine automation opportunities and solutions for project needs.
  • ◆Support existing automation and tooling as well as identifying improvement opportunities.
  • ◆Recommend and implement improvements, modifications or additions to document work.
  • ◆Review product development

requirements

for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.

  • ✓Ensure Machine

requirements

are specified, documented and all critical process controls are managed.

  • ✓Prioritize safety and ergonomics in designs.
  • ✓Will assist in writing and execution of equipment specifications and Installation Qualification protocols as well as supporting all validation activities.
  • ✓Interface with Machine shop to ensure design intent is met and propose new fabrication methods for unmet needs.

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • ✓8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in robotic, Vision systems, and automation.
  • ✓Proficient with using 3-D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
  • ✓Proficient with PLC/HMI programing and setup.
  • ✓Knowledge of IOT and machine connectivity methods.
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Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Preferred

  • +Experience with PLC and HMI setup including Allen Bradley, Omron and other processors.
  • +Proficient with using Electrical drawing software.
  • +Arc flash and LOTO training
  • +Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
  • +MES and Machine data integration experience.
  • +CMSE

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