Manufacturing Engineer - Robotics

Company Overview

Hamilton Company is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of manual, semi-automated and robotic products for precision fluid measuring. We specialize in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling stations, and sample management systems. For more than 60 years, Hamilton has been satisfying customer needs by combining quality materials with skilled workmanship, ensuring the highest level of performance of every precision fluid measuring device we manufacture.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer, under general supervision, will maintain, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes in support of the Robotics division.

• Responsible for maintaining assembly documentation and production routings.
• Responsible for identifying and executing production improvement projects from concept to implementation; including component design and system design review, under general supervision of management or senior Engineer.
• Responsible for analysis of new products or design concepts for manufacturability and presentation of the analysis with recommendations and possible solutions.
• Responsible for line yield in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for internal manufacturing quality and external customer experience quality in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Plan and execute testing to assure adequate performance of assembly processes and tooling.
• Responsible for compliance of manufacturing processes to performance, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Responsible for documenting performed tasks including project descriptions, technical specifications, testing data and implementation notes.
• Responsible for the clear presentation of manufacturing-related designs or processes at design review meetings.
• Responsible for troubleshooting production floor issues and implementing corrective actions. This may include tooling or fixture design changes or collaboration with R&D on product design changes.
• Responsible for training manufacturing operators on new or revised manufacturing process instructions or tooling.
• Demonstrate competency with the company’s internal systems (ECO’s, IS, MRP and CAD software etc.).

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of mechanics, and electromechanical equipment, with ability to troubleshoot, determine root cause, develop and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to learn, adopt, and implement new technology quickly.
• Ability to prioritize projects based on organizational directives.
• Experience in automation, PLC programming, software programming a plus.
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive attitude.
• Demonstrates written and oral communication skills while developing skills as an expert listener and applying these skills in daily practice.
• Learn and demonstrate leadership skills, including mentoring, informal training, leading by example, and team building.
• Learn and analyze production processes and equipment for improvement opportunities utilizing their expertise in the engineering discipline. Develop project proposals and execute the project to completion.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or similar Engineering required.
• 0-1 years’ experience in a manufacturing or equipment engineering position at a production facility.
• Experience or certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen preferred.

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects.
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commitment to sustainable design.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more).
• Solid Stable Company.
• Drug free workplace.

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