Systems Engineering Manager - Automation Engineering at Flex in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

Flex is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to various industries and end markets. Create the extraordinatry: https://flex.com/careers. 

                      

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  Industry: Electrical / Electronic Manufacturing


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  Type: Public Company


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  NASDAQ: FLEX


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  Headquarters: 2 Changi South Lane, Singapore, 486123


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  Company Size: 10,001+ employees


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  Website: flex.com
  

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Job Description

The Automation Engineering Manager  wiill be based in Buffalo Grove, Ilinois. The Automation Engineering Manager will be responsible for specifying, designing, installing and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Intense collaboration


• Passionate customer focus


• Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution


• Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement


• Relentless drive to win

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Take leadership during the entire life cycle of automation projects, from concept to feasibility and from fabrication and test to production.


• Define, develop and deploy automation into Flex sites. Design the layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and safety.


• Design and engineer moderate and complex automation equipment, tooling and applications


• Prepare RFQ’s and solicit quotations from automation suppliers. Evaluate supplier quotations to determine the best combination of technical solution, cost and timing.


• Develop budget and schedule for projects and manage projects to stay within them. Able to quickly cost analyze and work up the financial justification for automating


• Conduct equipment design reviews and provide design guidance to suppliers.


• Manage automation suppliers through all phases of projects.


• Provide on-site support during machine build, debug and testing/qualification.


• Supervise installation and testing to verify requirements and specifications are met.


• Draft qualification protocols and support equipment qualification activities.


• Develop manufacturing solutions with the best combination of manual, semi-automation and/or full automation. Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.


• Implement cost effective automation solution.


• Support new product development automation needs, facilitate assembly processes through the implementation of assembly cells and automated equipment at NPI stage and ensure meeting development timeline.


• Interface with customers and functional owners on product development issues regarding automation. Conduct design-for-automation analysis and provide detailed recommendations.


• Participate in design reviews and provide status reports as per established schedule.


• Prepare and maintain documentation related to the operation of the automation equipment.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):

• +7 years of experience leading a team in an automated equipment environment


• Regulated industry (medical, pharmaceutical, automotive) experience is required


• Allen Bradley PLCs experience

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• BS in Engineering or similar degree


• Experience with Arduino

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision


• Life Insurance


• Matching 401K


• Free Tracking Attendance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category

Design & TechnologyRelocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Flex does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. Flex provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within Flex will be reviewed at the e-mail address. Flex will contact you if it is determined that your background is a match to the required skills required for this position. Thank you for considering a career with Flex.

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