• Manufacturing Engineering Programmer

    Menards, Inc. (Eau Claire, WI)


    Manufacturing Engineering Programmer

     

    Job#:400203

     

    Department:Manufacturing Engineering

     

    Category:Midwest Manufacturing

     

    Salary:Competitive

     

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    Job Description

    Process Improvement

    • Assist with the redesigning of various product lines for cost effectiveness and improved performance.

    • Assist in the coordination of manufacturing launch for new or revised products, including training team members and evaluating results.

    • Design, develop and test machinery.

    • Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls.

    Project Planning and Execution

    • Evaluate and report on new materials, technology, and techniques for improving manufacturing and service of the product line.

    • Create and manage preparatory, interim, and completion project plans, reports, and documentation.

    • Participate in design reviews.

    • Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of equipment, electrical drawings, and other documentation.

    • Prepare quotations and appropriating requests for equipment to support the business unit requirements.

    Manufacturing Facility and Support

    • Evaluate and solve production problems.

    • Manage the successful transition of new products and technology into the production arena.

    • Research, design, and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.

     

    Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Skills/Requirements

    • Ladder logic experience

    • Basic knowledge of electrical design

    • Able to coordinate and execute multiple projects simultaneously.

    • Excellent planning and organizational skills.

    • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven demonstration of effective and efficient interfacing with all levels of team members, vendors and guests.

    • Adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, projects, and priorities.

    Electrical Programmer

    • Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, or equivalent degree

    • Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

    • Able to read, create, and analyze electrical drawings.

    Computer Programmer

    • Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree

    • Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

    • Visual Basic experience or training required.

    • Knowledge of object oriented development required.

    Preferred Skills and Competencies

    • Visual Basic, Allen Bradley software, Siemens programming software

    • Robotic programming in Yaskawa or Fanuc