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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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SAP
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C++
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ETA Dynaform
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Microsoft Access
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Rockwell Automation Arena
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SAS
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Inventory management software
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International TechneGroup IGESworks
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