Job Description:

　　ABOUT TTI

　　Techtronic Industries is a fast-growing world leader in Power Tools, Accessories, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care for Do-It-Yourself (DIY), professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair, maintenance, construction, and infrastructure industries. The Company is committed to accelerating the transformation of these industries through superior environmentally friendly cordless technology. At TTI Anderson, our brands RYOBI and HART are recognized worldwide for their deep heritage and cordless product platforms of superior quality, outstanding performance, safety, productivity, and compelling innovation.

　　JOB SUMMARY

　　An Automation Engineering Manager is responsible for managing the fixture development and automation team for the test lab. The fixture development and automation team complete designs of the mechanical systems, electrical systems, and controls functions of new and existing test lab fixtures. Developing mechanical mechanisms, generating mechanical assemblies, developing fixture function algorithms, programming (PLCs, Robots, etc.), wiring, and debugging are the normal tasks that are done on a daily basis. The manager will also need to coordinate with IT to connect fixtures and data acquisition equipment to the network.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES / SKILLS

　　Delegate tasks to the Automation Engineers and Automation Specialists.

　　Prioritize task to make sure test fixtures are completed on time for product testing.

　　Design mechanical systems for new, or modify existing, fixtures for testing.

　　Develop automated fixtures to replicate aspects of actual use of products.

　　Design and specify electrical components and controllers for custom automated test fixtures.

　　Coordinate with other engineers and product management to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness are achieved.

　　Establish drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for newly established test fixtures.

　　Manage individual project budgets and schedules and routinely report progress.

　　Ability to accept design feedback and improvement suggestions and brainstorm with others - Adhere to good manufacturing and good documentation practices.

　　Lead, advise, and train more junior engineers.

　　Ability to coordinate with outside suppliers.

　　Coordinate and assists corporate IT staff with application and installation testing when required for data collection integration into corporate infrastructure in conjunction with Automation Engineer development efforts.

　　Manages or delegates routine administrative duties as required to support staff goals and objectives.

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

　　BS in ME, EE, Automation, or Related Field or equivalent experience

　　Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of automated equipment

　　Preferred 3 years of experience in a test environment.

　　Management experience preferred.

　　Expert Knowledge in 3D CAD software, Solidworks or NX preferred.

　　Experience with National Instruments, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi PLCs and programming

　　Experience in HMI Programming

　　Experience with Ignition or other SCADA preferred

　　Experience with LabView preferred

　　Mechanically inclined, strong problem-solving skills, hands-on individual

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills

　　OTHER REQUIREMENTS

　　Ability to travel 5%

　　U.S. Citizen

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: if applicable, select one & change pounds

　　Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

　　Maintain stationary position around 50% of time for computer work.

　　Must be able to lift 50 pounds on occasion.

　　Regular talking and hearing.

　　Regular typing on a keyboard.

　　Frequent standing and walking indoors and outdoors.

　　Occasional stooping and bending.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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