Sr Automation Engineer

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr Automation Engineer, to join our Mesquite Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

This position will be located at the new GD-OTS facility located in Mesquite, TX.

SUMMARY: Develops, designs, builds and tests robotic platforms from prototype through product commercialization. Creates an integrated autonomous interface, mobility, communication, and human-robot interaction. Workswith cross-functional teams to understand opportunities for robotic applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Uses engineering techniques to design, develop, test, and manage automated machinery processes.
• Designs, programs, simulates, optimizes, and tests automated machinery to streamline manufacturing processes.
• Uses design techniques to build automated systems such as: measurement functions, control functions, and actuators, etc.
• Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
• Considers automation workflow, production layout, and safety measures when designing automated machinery processes.
• Audits current equipment and automated processes to determine failure rates.
• Models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues
• Develops solutions to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
• Drafts and designs detailed technical documentation for design specifications and additional relevant documents.
• Adheres to international and local regulatory standards for design, process, and safety considerations.

IMPACT OF THE ROLE:

• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Solves complex problems
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Education and/or Experience:

Required: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Major: General Engineering Degree or specialized Engineering degree required

• Technical Expertise.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Instrument control.
• Performance analysis.
• Power management.
• Process optimization.
• Reliability analysis.
• Schematic capture.
• Statistical process control.
• Technical troubleshooting.
• Control systems.
• Device integration.
• SCADA architecture.
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC).
• Human Machine Interface (HMI).
• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.

Critical Professional Related Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred for Mesquite:

• Experience with start ups, such as project planning, and establishing business processes, management systems, and work instructions is desired. This is an exciting opportunity to create the business processes, systems, and culture to stand up a high performing manufacturing operation.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 25% likely

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.