Weekend Performance Engineer Jobs in Erie, PA (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

Best-in-class provider of customized vibration, motion management and control feedback solutions serving primarily aerospace, defense, and industrial end-markets.  We are currently seeking a talented Automation Engineer with 2+ years of experience to join our NVH team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional quality and performance.

As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing sustainable automation solutions that advance our manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams consisting of manufacturing team members, engineering, operations, and quality to develop solutions that improve operational performance and aid our production team members in day-to-day manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Promoting a Safety-First workplace, encouraging the identification and closure of opportunities for safety improvements.

• Design and implement automation systems for NVH manufacturing processes to improve safety, ergonomics, efficiency, and accuracy.

• Collaborate with engineering and operations team members to define automation requirements and specifications for new and existing products and processes.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

• Create and maintain documentation for automation processes, including standard operating procedures and user manuals.

• Stay up to date with advancements in automation technologies and NVH manufacturing methodologies.

• Provide training and support to team members on automation systems and best practices.

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for automation across the division.

• Embrace LEAN manufacturing principles, participate in LEAN events (Kaizen, Value Streams Mapping, etc.) and focus on continuous improvement. 

• Maintain a continuous improvement (LEAN) mindset to achieve Zero Defects through product and process robustness.

• Successfully manage and implement multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Drive and embrace collaboration and partnership with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing and Product design team members.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires a bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• 2+ years of industry-related experience.

• Strong knowledge of control systems, PLC programming, and HMI design.

• Proficiency in programming languages to support equipment and robotics.

• Understanding of electrical schematics, control wiring, and instrumentation

• Experience with automation tools, equipment, and software (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric).

• Proficient with CAD software and simulation tools.

• Experience and understanding of fundamental manufacturing methods.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact and contribute in a team environment.

• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time, within Continental US to support multiple NVH Division Plants

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Parker Lord manufacturing processes (i.e., Elastomer Processes, Bonding Processes, Assembly, etc.).

• Product design knowledge and experience.

• Knowledge of SCADA tools such as Ignition

• Master's Degree in an engineering discipline, MBA or similar.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.