• Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

    Trijicon, Inc. (MI)


    Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

     

    Engineering

     

    Michigan - USA

     

    Posted: 05/15/2025 | Accepting Until: 06/15/2025 | Positions Available: 2

    Job Responsibilities

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Define/develop/design automation concepts; work with key vendors/integrators to deliver cutting edge solutions, perform proofs of concept, and work with local teams to deploy automation into production.

    + Work to identify high ROI applications and operations, conduct feasibility studies and DOE’s to develop concepts and reduce assembly risk.

    + Lead, manage, and develop key automation solutions for NPI and critical manufacturing productivity projects.

    + Work extensively to leverage and manage outside vendors/integrators to deliver automation solutions to our various manufacturing areas.

    + Research and study industry trends, helping Trijicon stay current with new automation innovations.

    + Create training materials, provide technical training on automation process technologies, and take part in training deployment strategies across the business.

    + Applying creative solutions and ideas, driving productivity and quality in the manufacturing of our products utilizing key automation technologies like collaborative robots, AI, and traditional automation techniques.

    + Be a part of our New Product Introduction process (NPI’s) to influence designs to incorporate design for automation standards so low-cost solutions are part of initial production release.

    + Contribute and often lead continuous improvement initiatives.

    + Job responsibilities include implementing Electronics Assembly Automation, Collaborative Robots (Universal Robots, Omron, Fanuc, ABB...), fixed automation, digital torque, Visual 2 & 3D Inspection, OEE, digital dash boards, data collection, SPC, AI, general automation technologies, integration of PLC’s.

    + Perform other tasks as assigned.

    Job Requirements

    Job Requirements:

    + 3+ years’ experience using, applying, and deploying various automation technologies from concept phase through final implementation into production.

    + Demonstrated program or project management skills of internal/external integrators.

    + Demonstrated experience owning production processes / growing capability in yield, quality, and capacity.

    + Experience developing technical documents - ability to write / perform FMEA’s, Equipment Risk Assessments, ERS’s (Equipment Requirements Specifications), Validation Plans.

    + Experience with controls automation design and safety standards; AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent, and other relevant industry standards.

    + Demonstrated troubleshooting, analytical and planning skills.

    + Area expertise in the automation and controls technologies field.

    + Ability to work independently across diverse business and manufacturing lines.

    + Demonstrate strong communication skills (written and verbal) to all levels of the organization.

    + Ability to identify and implement Best Practices.

    Education Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Automation, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or related bachelor’s degree.

    Desirable Skills:

    + Masters/PHD in Engineering or related technical field.

    + 6+ years’ experience in design, building, programming, and deployment of automated assembly equipment.

    + Mechanical design experience with automation equipment such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, PTC Creo.

    + Substantial industrial experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.

    + Six-sigma DMAIC & DFSS certified.

    + Experience in Process Intensive manufacturing.

    + Experienced developing tools and templates.

    Reasoning Ability:

    Ability to apply common sense understanding, follow detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete standardized situations.

    Qualification Requirements:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Physical Demands:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully pefform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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 sit. The employee is required to frequently stand, walk, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, twist crouch, or crawl, and communicate with co-workers and guests.

     

    The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

     

    Trijicon is an Equal Opportunity employer compliant with applicable State and Federal laws. U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency required. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

     

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