Manufacturing Automation Engineering Technician

Job Description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company.

We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world‑class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital‑rail‑and‑transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

You will interact with team members at all levels of the organization. You’ll work most closely with members of the manufacturing engineering and operations team toward the goal of safely and efficiently producing parts which meet Wabtec’s standards for quality.

This position will be heavily involved in automation projects that improve our manufacturing processes. You will work with a team to troubleshoot manufacturing processes while developing and implementing innovative solutions.

• How many years of automation experience do you have in a manufacturing environment?
• Do you have manufacturing operations experience required such as Foundry, Machining, Welding, Assembly, Test & Inspection, or Marking & Packaging processes?
• Do you have a college or technical degree?
• Do you have experience developing and documenting wiring and controls for automation systems?
• Do you have experience programming PLC’s, Robots, and various automation devices?
• Do you have experience integrating automation building blocks (e.g., servos, sensing technologies, linear motion devices, pick & place mechanisms) into custom design solutions, to include light fabrication, mechanical and electrical assembly?
• Do you have experience in metrology measurement techniques, precision measurement, dimensional analysis, and accuracy assessment?
• Do you have experience with Labview software?
• Do you have excellent organizational skills, documentation, and attention to detail?
• Are you a highly motivated, self‑starter capable of working and delivering results on own initiative?

• Establish router and processes for in house manufacturing components.
• Determine cost justifications and standards for new automation technology projects.
• Develop PLC, Robotic and HMI programs to support Design‑Build Projects and integrating 3rd party systems.
• Designate tooling and fixture concepts, linear motion, motors, pneumatics, sensors and various other automation components and systems.
• Construct, runoff and commission new technology machines, systems and devices for production.
• Assemble comprehensive documentation for automation projects, including bills of materials, system specifications, user manuals, and technical drawings.
• Assist in developing outside sources for contracting manufacturing automation solutions and component supplies.
• Troubleshooting manufacturing processes.

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling, reaching outward, reaching up/over shoulder, squatting/kneeling, lifting up to 20lbs. Frequent exposure to heat/humidity, loud noises, and dust/vapors within OSHA limits.

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