Automation Manufacturing Engineer Mechanic

Retention Bonus: Up to $5,000 Location: Mukwonago, WI Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm WHO ARE WE? At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment. We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries. YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE * Attract and develop high performing people. * Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. * Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.* Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities. * Contribute to the communities where we reside. WHAT'S NEW WITH APTAR We have an exciting position open in Mukwonago, WI: Automation Manufacturing Engineer Mechanic THIS IS HOW YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS Job Summary: Provide automation controls support for entire manufacturing process through the full life cycle of a product. The Automation Manufacturing Engineer Mechanic will be responsible for product launch reviews with project team, continuous improvement projects post-launch and large capital projects to improve plant efficiency. Design and implement electrical controls hardware and software for CI projects around the plant Manage and improve PLC and auxiliary software programs for all plant equipment Support manufacturing team by cross training technicians and root causing downtime events. Working with our project launch team support the launch of new product lines in the plant via design reviews Support vendor build events a provide proper feedback to ensure success run at Job 1 Able to generate new CI project ideas and generate cost benefit analysis to evaluate project viability Manage vendors to ensure proper install of equipment. Validate this install that comply with safety, quality and throughput standards Perform root cause analysis on manufacturing defects that cause downtime, quality defects or safety concerns Develop and implement permanent corrective actions on processes as indicated by the root cause analysis Coordinate cross functional team meetings to develop best solution to support all departments All other job duties as assigned WHAT YOU WILL BRING ON THE JOURNEY Education Bachelor of Science or relevant technical Associates Degree Experience: 5-10 years in manufacturing setting Preferred to have experience in injection molding or high speed automation Preferred full integration process experience Necessary Skills Excellent communication skills w/ cross functional teams Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast paced environment PLC programming (AB, Omron, Beckhoff) Vision Programming (Cognex, Keyence) Ability to create/read/maintain electrical prints Ability to manage projects and vendors Technical mindset to find true root causes and corrective actions Ability to run cost-benefit analysis Strong skills of electro-mechanical systems Desired Skills Knowledge of machining and fabrication practices (milling, drilling, welding, etc.) Knowledge of continuous motion automation machines Ability to analyze and clean databases via Excel High spped automation servicing Knowledge of injection molding process Necessary Skills Ability to work alone with minimal direct supervision. Ability to work from mechanical prints and electrical schematics. Ability to collaborate with associates from all levels of the organization. Proficiency in machining and fabrication, including proficiency in MIG and TIG welding and drill press, lathe, milling machine, and surface grinder operation. Strong mechanical aptitude. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Basic computer operation skills with current software operating systems and programs. Good attendance record and no more than 12 points, under no discipline.