Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Automation
COMPANY
Artificial Muscle, Inc. (AMI) is a high-volume
OEM manufacturer of revolutionary motion products
based on Electroactive Polymer Artificial Muscle
(EPAM™) technology. With thhe Universal Muscle
Actuator platform, AMI enables forward-thinking
companies to create new markets and transform
existing ones with a new generation of valves,
pumps, sensors, motors, generators, speakers,
linear actuators and more. Artificial Muscle
Inc.’s clients include many Fortune 100
companies and other high profile technology companies.
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
As Manufacturing Engineer – Auttomation, you will
work in a hands-on, start-up environment to
create and develop bench-scale manufacturing
processes for polymer-based electromechanical
devices, and develop those processes into
scalable high-volume practices. Elements include
the fabrication, assembly and testing of products
and manufacturing equipment, including motion
control, vision systems, precision screen
printing, and electro-mechanical automation. You
will interact with in-house engineers and
technicians, as well as manufacturing partners in
the development of equipment, processes, and controls.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop, document, and maintain
manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment
to optimize capacity, cost, and quality of products produced.
* Implement bench- and prototype-scale
manufacturing lines to support internal
development activities. Implement upgrades and
changes as new designs and techniques are introduced.
* Work to develop promising processes into
scalable, high‑volume manufacturing processes.
* Develop, document, and implement automated
manufacturing processes including automated test
and QA/QC for materials, process, and product verification.
* Manage external resources to develop
scalable volume manufacturing processes.
* Establish processes to isolate failures,
identify root causes, and implement corrective
action to improve product performance and yield.
* Provide training/support for production
assemblers, operators, and technicians on an ongoing basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
* BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering,
Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
* 5+ years successfully developing
electro-mechanical automation for manufacturing
and testing components in consumer, medical,
and/or industrial applications. Experience in
both process and manufacturing engineering highly desirable.
* Experienced in designing, developing, and
maintaining equipment with motion control and vision systems.
* Knowledge of coding languages for
automation equipment; Visual Basic a plus.
* Practical experience in defining,
designing, fabricating, and implementing tooling,
fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
* Experienced integrator of multi-step
processes including in-process quality assurance,
data logging, process documentation, and conformance to ISO 9000 requirements.
* Able to work with interdisciplinary teams
to manage and execute projects in engineering,
materials development, electronics, testing,
marketing, and business development.
* Knowledge and experience with roll-to-roll
processing, precision screen printing, laser
cutting, packaging, and automated pick-and-place are a plus.
* Strong analytical, organizational,
communication (both written and verbal),
presentation, and interpersonal skills required.
* Success in implementing 6 Sigma, Lean
Manufacturing, ISO 9000, and/or TQM desirable.
* Must be a self-starter able to complete
projects against an aggressive timeline.
* Able to multi-task and work productively in a start up environment.
* Value and work with a diverse group of individuals.
INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE EMAIL: Â CAREERS@ARTIFICIALMUSCLE.COM
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