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Motrex LLC Controls Engineer in Alpharetta, Georgia
Overview
Join Stryten Energy and help us power the future of stored energy!
Do you thrive on being the go-to person to solve your employer’s greatest technical challenges? Are you a self-motivated, independent, individual who is eager to take on new challenges and make a difference? Stryten Energy is hiring a Process Controls Engineer for our growing corporate automation engineering team. We are looking for someone who capitalizes on a hands-on approach, and has a continuous learning attitude to drive our increasing automation needs in Alpharetta, Georgia. The role is highly visible and impacts our manufacturing efficiency, rate, operator safety, uptime, among other critical manufacturing targets. You will help Stryten as we drive to the next level of manufacturing automation. We are searching for engineers that thrive on this kind of responsibility and take pride knowing the impact they’ll have in this role.
Reporting through the automation engineering team, while your primary focus will be on our Alpharetta locations, you will be part of a team that spans the entire organization. This team is known for its creative problem solving and troubleshooting, its novel approaches to traditional process’, and its collaboration with the various teams within Stryten.
With 10 manufacturing facilities in the US, there are always opportunities to move up or around within the company. Stryten has an engineering career progression ladder that allows engineers to progress in the organization in either an individual contributor or managerial role.
Read below for the formal description. Apply to learn more about our new projects for the upcoming year where you’ll play a key role in our manufacturing plants and other key initiatives.
Apply online or text strytenjobs to 97211 to begin your pre-screening process!
Responsibilities
The Automation Engineer will be the go-to person for new process improvement recommendations and designs and critical troubleshooting events
Take ownership of all the automation aspects of our equipment
Gather data on manufacturing processes, analyzing them for optimal improvement opportunities.
Develop upgrade plans for manufacturing equipment and roll them out on all like equipment.
Create PID loops for critical process controls to improve process capabilities
Build SCADA and MES solutions to improve our manufacturing efficiency and help drive strategic process improvements
Develop a thorough understanding of the processes at our facilities
Grow knowledge of the facility team and gain their trust
Take a hands-on approach to improvements
Improve uptime on manufacturing equipment
Increase production speed at the current quality requirements and uptime
Isolate critical data outputs of the process and define indicators of key process performance
Foster strong relationships with members of the operations team and vendors
Work at all levels across the organization
Grow expertise in Automation, MES, Industry 4.0 and IIoT
Qualifications
BS or greater in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or STEM related field.
Able to operate independently with little or no direct supervision
Ability to analyze processes looking for improvements in efficiency as well as product quality, layout of equipment, workflow and safety.
Experience developing training and technical documents to present and/or instruct others on new technical procedures or processes.
Familiar with motion controls systems, servos and modern sensor types and uses.
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and database softwares
Familiar with industrial networking technologies
Familiar with all aspects of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic machine systems (power sources, energy control, motion devices)
Proficient with CAD drawing packages and able to and/or update drawing packages as needed
Six sigma certification is a strong plus
About the work environment:
You will work in both office and manufacturing environments. Battery manufacturing employs chemicals, heat and heavy equipment, and as such you will at times be exposed to lead, fumes, noise, dirt, hazards, and chemicals, and in all cases will be provided with appropriate PPE.
You must be able to see, hear and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two hours at a time, sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel and climb able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift 40 pounds from floor level, able to work below ground level in confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms, able to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, able to climb stairs.
Travel may be required for this position but not more than 25%
EEO Statement
Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
About Statement
Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more atstryten.com.
Job Locations GA-Alpharetta
Requisition ID 2024-4488
Category Engineering
Position Type Regular Fulltime
Address 5925 Cabot Parkway
Postal Code 30005
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