Company Description

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth Company , offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Automation Engineer is responsible for participating in the design of new automated and robotic systems and subsequently provide continuing support and improvement for existing systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons

• Design and document control systems for various types of custom automated equipment

• Under the general direction of the Lead Automation Engineer, conduct the electrical/hydraulic pneumatic design, robotic learning and programming, peripheral device programming, and machine PLC programming

• Produce and maintain design drawings via CAD, CREO

• Participate in cross-functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, design and quality problems, and ensure the continuous, on-going improvements of processes and methods as well as reduce manufacturing cycle times while maintaining high quality standards.

• Coordinate machine debug, power-up, and machine validation, and improvement.

• Participate in the development of test protocols for all aspects of mechanical components, equipment and machinery

• Assist with engineering calculations for stress, strain, force, torque, tolerancing power, thermal, and fluid flow problems creating appropriate models to be analyzed

• Provide ongoing support to Manufacturing

• Drive continuous efficiency and effectiveness in day-to-day activities

• Support the organization with sharing and implementing best practices across all locations

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and/or Mechatronics Engineering, or relevant experience in lieu thereof

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Automation role; hydraulics industry experience preferred

• Experience in designing mechanical assemblies and programming systems in Robotics, Automated Systems, Vision Systems and Machine Controls

• Ability to problem solve effectively

• Accurate and detail oriented, with the ability to follow through on tasks and objectives

• Ability to function effectively as part of a team

• Strong written and oral English communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels throughout the organization

• Strong organizational skill s.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Lift and move a minimum of 15pounds without assistance

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment can be soft to extremely loud

Travel Requirements:

Infrequent overnight and international travel may be required

Benefits:

• Our employees enjoy a full complement of benefits including Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability coverage, pet insurance and 401(k) with a generous match

• Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Paid Holidays and more!

• We offer best manufacturing practices training, Six Sigma classes led by our own Black Belts, supervisory and management development courses

• Our employees are encouraged to further their education with our Tuition Assistance Programs

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines