K

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Automation Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHudson, WI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing automation environment.
  • Experience working in automated manufacturing environments to improve efficiency.
  • Ability to read and modify mechanical drawings using SolidWorks or UG.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams.
  • Skill in commissioning and signal tuning servo or stepper motors, motorized stages, pneumatics, and sensors.
  • Familiarity with common machining materials.
  • Experience completing full cycles of new machine launch, on-site commissioning integration, and optimization for mass production.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, or be eligible to receive export authorization under ITAR and/or EAR.

Responsibilities

  • Lead installation, startup, calibration, and commissioning of EBO and FLM machines according to instructions, working with the Zhuhai automation team on site or remotely.
  • Develop and execute equipment qualification protocols for Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification.
  • Support production readiness activities and process validation.
  • Communicate and discuss automation machine status or plans with the Zhuhai automation team periodically or as needed.
  • Drive deployment of new automation technologies into production.
  • Program and troubleshoot equipment, manage spare parts, and perform system upgrades and minute adjustments.
  • Develop machine control strategies to improve repeatability and yield.
  • Help process engineers develop tooling designs or semi-automated and automated designs that improve efficiency.
  • Support MES, data collection, and traceability systems.
  • Implement automated process monitoring and alarms.
  • Improve cycle time, OEE, machine uptime, and labor efficiency.
  • Analyze process capability and equipment performance metrics.
  • Conduct DOE, Gage R&R, and process capability studies.
  • Optimize alignment, polishing, laser processing, and assembly processes for series of fiber optic connectors.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
  • Provide technical support for production issues.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Establish preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Support equipment troubleshooting and emergency recovery activities.
  • Train operators, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and support personnel.
  • Create and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, preventive maintenance plans, equipment qualification reports, PFMEA, and control plans.
  • Ensure compliance with quality systems, ISO requirements, and EH&S standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with fiber optic connector manufacturing.
  • Experience supporting EBO equipment, FLM equipment, laser processing systems, polishing systems, and precision alignment systems.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, DOE, PFMEA, MSA/Gage R&R, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
  • Familiarity with machine vision inspection and automated test systems.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Koch Industries

See more jobs