Job Description
Company Description
The QUIKRETE® Companies is the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes across the United States and Canada, serving both the commercial building and home improvement industries. With over 90 manufacturing facilities in North America, Puerto Rico, and South America, QUIKRETE® ensures extensive distribution and product availability. The company is recognized for its innovative and high-quality product offerings, developed at its state-of-the-art Technical Center. For more information, visit www.quikrete.com.
Automation Engineer (AE): Full Time: Salary
Job Description: In this position, the candidate must have robot experience and a basic understanding of PLCs and how they operate. The AE will be the main contact for project development and execution, in addition to being able to demonstrate a high level of multi-tasking, at times. Robot system integration and remote plant support will be two key responsibilities of the Automation Engineer in this fast-paced opportunity. This job is located at the Quikrete Corporate Engineering office (Johns Creek, GA) and will require travel to company plant sites (30-40%)
Prerequisites:
- Education: Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience with Robotics (Fanuc is a plus).
- Travel: 30-40% and MUST be willing to travel on short notice.
- Clean background check/drug test required.
- Allen Bradley PLC/HMI experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and how to use it.
- Must be able to work independently as well as within a team setting.
- Project leadership and accountability are critical for this position.
- Must promote a safe working environment along with good housekeeping practices.
Job Duties include but are not limited to:
ENGINEERING:
- The use of AutoCAD will be required to create system layout and part drawings.
- Properly maintaining and documenting orders for each projects budget.
- Developing robot simulations to achieve the most efficient production rates.
- PLC programming. Must be able to modify and read PLC programs.
- Robot programming for material handling applications.
ASSEMBLY:
- General fabrication (i.e., drilling, tapping, cutting, welding).
- Electrical wiring of motors, safety devices, and control panels.
- Conveyor assembly which includes power, sensor wiring/mounting, and troubleshooting.
- The AE should be able to create, read, modify, and follow electrical and mechanical prints.
- Wire and component labeling to correspond with the system prints.
CHECKOUT/PRE-SHIP:
- System testing, debugging and optimization to ensure company standards and productivity goals are achieved.
- Plant acceptance testing with plant personnel and upper management at Corporate ENG.
- Machine teardown and shipment preparation.
- Operators’ manual creation for plant use.
AUTOMATION SYSTEM COMMISSIONING:
- System debug and start up.
- Operator training on safety, operation, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure system is operating per the Plant acceptance testing.
- Provide daily commissioning updates.
- Coordinating with the Regional Engineer and Automation Technicians to get robot systems installed, debugged, and commissioned based on corporate specifications and standards.
LONG TERM SUPPORT:
- Providing remote support to plants from the Johns Creek office via company network.
- Staying in touch with preventative and predictive maintenance situations.
- Providing part numbers and vendor contacts to plant management.
- Provide urgent onsite assistance in down situations that may include travel on short notice.
Company Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available.
- Company Credit Card for travel expenses. No out-of-pocket expense for business use.
- 401K + 401K Matching after 6 months of employment.
- 2 weeks of vacation per year. First year is prorated.
- 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Participation in Company Discretionary Bonus Program
- Cell phone, laptop, and tools will be provided.