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Job Description

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2112.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 88,530.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 42.00
Currently, there are 256,550 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Industrial Engineers”.

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Tasks for “Automation Engineer”

Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.
Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.
Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.
Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.

Related Technology & Tools

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Recording microphones
Personal computers
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Thermocouples
Noise dosimeters
Pulsed width modulation PWM drives
Heated environmental chambers
Audio equalizers
Load cells
Torsion meters
Digital cameras
Electrophysics infrared cameras
Photometers
Environmental ovens
Audiometers
Motion control systems
Sound level calibrators
Vibration tables
Radiometers
Laser printers
Electrogoniometers
Programmable logic controller PLC controlled turntables
Anthropometers
Camera controllers
Sound level meters
Hydraulic presses
Coordinate measuring machines CMM
Force plates
Oxygen uptake measurement devices
Anechoic auditory test chambers
Hardness testers
Octave band analyzers
Fast Fourier transform FFT spectrum analyzers
Signal generators
Optical benches
Reverberant auditory test chambers
Variable frequency drives VFD
Multimeters
Programmable logic controllers PLC
Audio tape recorders
Pressure transducers
Potentiometers
Heart rate monitors
Microcontrollers
Inverted metallurgical microscopes
Computer servers
Audio amplifiers
Hydraulic power units

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