Automation Engineer

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ◆Develop project Scope of Work for new equipment and upgrading existing equipment
• ◆Adhere to Tenneco’s quality, environmental, health and safety policies related to production equipment
• ◆Create machine manuals, operator work instructions, and troubleshooting guides
• ◆Analyze and plan work force utilization, and layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• ◆Develop, plan, track, and execute automated manufacturing projects internally and with support of vendors
• ◆Other duties as assigned

• ✓Bachelors Degree in Automation/Engineering or equivalent experience
• ✓Three years of experience leading automated manufacturing projects
• ✓Excellent computer skills
• ✓Outstanding communication, interpersonal, speaking, and written skills
• ✓Familiarity with Siemens equipment
• ✓Ladder Logic troubleshooting abilities
• ✓Working knowledge of PLCs
• ✓Working knowledge and experience with Robots (Fanuc a plus)
• ✓Machine shop and equipment maintenance experience a plus
• ✓Individual must be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, chemicals, coolants, oils, and electrical power.

PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toe shoes required in designated areas.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties,

or working conditions associated with the position.