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Booz Allen Hamilton

Automation Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Experience with network automation in Python and Ansible * Knowledge of networking principles and concepts * Knowledge of API design and object-oriented principles Clearance: Applicants selected will ...

Brookfield

Test Automation Engineer

League City, TX · On-site

$87K - $110K/yr

Company Farm Family Farm Family specializes in farm and ranch protection with a wide range of ... We are seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our P&C Quality Assurance and Test ...

ValueMomentum Inc

QA Automation Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

Understand the project requirements, participate in requirements analysis, and provide testability feedback, prepare the automation test strategy/approach, design the automation scripts, and create ...

ValueMomentum

QA Automation Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Understand the project requirements, participate in requirements analysis, and provide testability feedback, prepare the automation test strategy/approach, design the automation scripts, and create ...

Airswift

Automation Analyst (Finance)

Houston, TX · On-site

Houston, TX Schedule: 5/40 Schedule Position Overview This Automation Analyst (Finance) opportunity is suited to a technically strong professional with expertise in finance and accounting automation.

Automation Solutions

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Houston, TX · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

Our cutting-edge products and designs have provided over 30 years of continuous growth in the field of automation in the oil & gas, water/wastewater, manufacturing and aviation industries. Our main ...

Versatech Automation

Automation Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

VersaTech has offices in Houston, Midland, New Orleans, and Africa. Our scope of work includes both onshore and offshore projects in the US and overseas. VersaTech has openings for Automation ...

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What is the difference between Automation In vs Automation Technician?

AspectAutomation InAutomation Technician
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in engineering, automation, or related fieldsOften a diploma or technical certification in automation or electronics
Work EnvironmentDesign, programming, and system integration in industrial or manufacturing settingsInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation equipment
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing plants, automation service providers, industrial facilitiesFactories, automation service companies, maintenance departments

Automation In professionals focus on designing and implementing automation systems, while Automation Technicians handle the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of these systems. Both roles are essential in industrial automation, but they differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

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Director of Automation Engineering - Program Execution

JB Poindexter Co Inc

Houston, TX • On-site

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Company & Position Overview:
J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) is a privately held, diversified manufacturing company forecasting over $2.5B in annual revenues and employing over 8,000 team members. The six operating subsidiaries, covering 60 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, ambulances, electric and alternative fuel vehicles, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information, visit ;br>
The Director, Automation Engineering - Program Execution will help create and execute the defined Automation Project portfolio within the JBPCO business units. The successful candidate will be an Advanced Manufacturing Leader with a proven track record of delivering Automation projects across multiple facilities. The Director will help create and lead an internal team of engineers capable of delivering automation projects through production launch either leveraging internal capabilities or outside automation suppliers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Build and lead a team of Automation Program Leads and Engineers capable of delivering the defined automation project portfolio across all the JBPCO sites.
  • Work in collaboration with the business units (BU's) and Corporate central functions to design, build, install and launch the new equipment at the sites.
  • Support the development of the automation roadmap and concept developments with the BU's.
  • Develop strategies and initiatives to quickly leverage improvements across the enterprise through the strategic design and deployment of equipment and procedures to aid the successful rollout of automation in the plants.
  • Work cross-functionally, at all levels in the organization, to gain buy-in and ensure successful implementation of the project portfolio both at the BU and Corporate level.
  • Help with the evaluation of current production processes and identification of opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost structure.
  • Conduct studies to uncover and address production efficiency issues and propose/test solutions while ensuring volume and mix flexibility.
  • Identify and qualify external design and build automation vendors.
  • Lead and develop a system acquisition process starting with vendor evaluation and request for proposal through the system build, acceptance testing, and ramp to rate.
  • Prepare concept layouts and drawings and document design processes and solutions.
  • Lead complex system tests and prepare reports.
  • Improve labor and space efficiency and cost effectiveness while continually addressing safety, including ergonomics.
  • Identify opportunities to standardize common processes across business units to achieve and benefit from economies of scale.
  • Develop Automation organizational skill requirements and gap analysis with the BU's manufacturing sites. Support gap closure initiatives through leveraging the Automation Engineers knowledge to provide training and critical production support as required.

Qualifications and Skills:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university is required. Master's is preferred.
  • The ideal candidate will have excellent mechanical engineering skills with programming and controls capability and knowledge.
  • Experience with various types of automation, automation vendors, and automation applications.
  • Successful implementation of automation within a traditionally manual manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to communicate and build rapport with personnel at all levels in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in a high-volume, complex manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of manufacturing design elements/tools/systems, processes, regulatory requirements.
  • Understanding of design principles such as Data Analysis, DOE, GD&T, FMEA, DFM/DFA.
  • Must possess excellent mechanical aptitude.
  • Solid understanding of computer programming and software development.

Travel Expectation:
  • 75%+

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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