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    Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing Automation - Aurora, United States - Sonova USA, Inc.

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    Who we are

    You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life's unforgettable moments.

    We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

    If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

    Join Sonova. Create sense.



    Aurora (IL), United States



    Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing Automation



    Position Name

    Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing Automation

    Position Holder

    N/A

    Group Company

    Phonak/Sonova USA Inc.

    Functional Area

    Manufacturing

    Department

    Engineering

    Cost Center

    Reports to (Position Name):

    Director of Engineering

    Leadership Responsibility

    Yes No

    Purpose of the Job

    Sr. Manufacturing Automation Engineer will be responsible for planning, specification development and design of automation equipment, process, assembly tooling, and assembly line layout for New Product Introduction (NPI) and existing processes. This role will have responsibilities for Automation development and deployment across the region of Americas across 4 sites. Ensures process design supports manufacturing of products that meet quality standards while minimizing production problems and costs. Develops semi- automated/fully automated solution for existing manual processes. Develops and maintains manufacturing line layouts for maximizing space, efficiency, and effectiveness. Ensures compliance with industry safety and design standards and guidelines. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of engineering projects.

    Primary Location is Aurora, IL. This role can be hybrid but will need travel.

    Key Tasks & Responsibilities

    Engineering Responsibilities:

    • Ideate & lead automation projects including concept work, equipment specification, project management, factory acceptances, installation, and commissioning/debug.
    • Works with external vendors as well as internal engineers on RFQ, design, development, prototyping, process development, validation and scale up of Automation projects.
    • Work with Product Designers, Project Managers, Manufacturing personnel, Manufacturing Engineers and equipment vendors to Design, develop & deploy automation for manufacturing processes
    • Manufacturing tooling design and integration knowledge using with CAD, SolidWorks is required
    • Responsible for identifying projects to increase production capacity and improve product quality.
    • Identify potential process improvement projects, design and develop programs to address findings.
    • Build prototypes and develop processes to prove complex/high-risk processes prior to final design.
    • Develops/reviews/maintains/update related documentation, files, procedures, databases, drawings and schematics in order to ensure integrity of unit instrument and process control technologies.
    • Supports manufacturing operations as needed.
    • Knowledge of using vision systems, injection molding and electronic device manufacturing is preferred

    Project Management:

    • Develop end to end plans and manage execution of projects including clear objectives, progress, influencing team members, communication and stakeholder reviews
    • Develop an end to end Automation technology road map for the region
    • Microsoft project skill is a plus

    Travelling Requirement

    25-30%

    Qualifications

    need to have

    nice to have

    Basic Education

    Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation or other related engineering discipline

    Further Education

    Master's preferred

    Work Experience

    Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar role

    5+ years experience developing and deploying automated solutions for manufacturing

    Proven experience of electronic device manufacturing preferred

    Personal Competencies

    Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Skilled influencer who can impact across all levels and functions of the organization and motivate others

    High energy and the ability to work with minimal supervision

    Continuous Improvement mindset

    Social Competencies

    Demonstrated understanding of organizational relationships, dependencies, escalation paths and appropriate communication

    Excellent written, oral, and communication skills

    -Ability to effectively work in a team environment

    Ability to work across multiple groups and functions and gain consensus as required

    Leadership Competencies

    Professional Competencies

    • Solid knowledge in the Automation Engineering Design field, with technical experience in the design, optimization, and building of automation equipment.
    • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of plastics and electronic device assembly
    • Experience with PLC's/HMI, robots, motion controls and associated programming software would be a plus
    • Required to have practical hands-on experience with equipment, machining, and general fabrication practices.

    Language(s) / Level

    IT skills

    • Strong Experience is design softwares like Solidworks, AutoCAD
    • Strong computer experience, working knowledge of Microsoft products including Office, Visio and Project; SAP Experience (or other ERP system) a plus

    Further Requirements

    Travel of 25-40%

    Additional Remarks:

    Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

    We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.



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