Automation Engineer

About ONX HOMES:
ONX Homes is an integrated Design Tech company on a mission to reshape the home building industry. Founded by construction experts, design thinkers, and technology leaders, we utilize human-centric design, environmentally conscious materials, and offsite manufacturing technology to create beautiful homes and sustainable communities. We partner with landowners and leverage our unique vertically integrated capabilities and advanced offsite construction facilities to build and deliver sustainable, high-quality homes in half the time of onsite construction.
Recruitment Policy:
ONX Homes will recruit based on merit and in compliance with all relevant legislation and is committed to recruitment and selection processes that are open, competitive, and based on merit. We are committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality.
Job Description
The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, commissioning, testing and implementing automation systems to support manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify the scope of work for automation needs and look into areas for improvement, conducting feasibility studies and overseeing the installation and maintenance of automation equipment/machines. The Automation Engineer works closely with plant manufacturing teams to ensure efficient and cost-effective solutions are provided to manufacturing operations.
Key responsibilities

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify automation needs and develop solutions.
• Define the scope of work on automation needs for manufacturing plants and design the topology of the automation systems which are needed to carry out automated tasks. 
• Design and plan electrical systems, including power, communications, and data. Design systems using Gantry, Robotics, Vision System, Sensor technologies and other new technologies which are used in Industrial automation.
• Designing and implementing industrial automation systems to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Lead and complete the architectural design overview for team review for inputs. Define/develop system solutions that automate equipment, processes, and network. Lead the qualification FAT and SAT and develop proper handover to production team. 
• Developing automation solutions (machines/equipment's) with approved vendors that coordinates, directs, and controls the functions of other equipment or production processes.
• Advanced analytical abilities, computer programming knowledge, and the ability to work with robots and automated systems.
• Maintain systems for installation, integration, operation and upgrade control systems.
• Use engineering design software to create, modify, and analyze project schematics. Lead both hardware and software automation and develop solutions with new technologies used in automation. 
• Establish equipment specifications and requirements. Develop appropriate documentation including safety measures. Lead certification requirements and coordinate with agencies responsible for certification accreditation. 
• Establish preventive maintenance and repairs documentation along with the tools required to maintain the automation machines/equipment's. Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 spare part management establishments.
• Design and implement data communication protocols. Learn, develop, implement and train best practices in organization.
• Training stakeholders on how to troubleshoot automation systems
• Conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for automation projects.
• Monitoring and analyzing data from automation systems to identify areas for improvement and optimize performance.
• Staying updated with the latest advancements in industrial automation technology and recommending innovative solutions to enhance operations.
• In charge of designing, testing, and optimizing automated systems in various mechanical and digital environments to help businesses improve processes, save costs, and achieve better outcomes.

Automation Engineer requirements and qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronic engineering, Mechanical engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in electronics/electrical, mechanical, or control system design. Should have hands on experience in automation machine manufacturing from design to qualification. Knowledge of automation machines is a must. 
• Experience in understanding and reading design-hardware/software, application hardware and software, control systems, automation technologies. 
• Experience in automation solutions modelling and generating solutions concepts with Gantry, Robotics, Vision systems, control systems etc.
• Experience with PLC, DCS and SCADA systems. Knowledge of PLC and DCS programming.
• Experience with robotics, AI and machine learning. Comprehensive understanding of computer programming and software development.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests.
• Experience in developing machines with vendors/inhouse, testing, taking through qualification FAT/SAT and certifications. 
• Developing training plans for handover to production with 4M (Man/Machine/Method/Material) approach. 
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, organizational, Creative thinking skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate well with other members of the Design, Development and Production teams
• Ability to keep up with the latest technologies.

The Perks
With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our fast-growing startup workstyle within an incredible culture. We’ll give you all the tools you need to succeed so you can grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at ONX Homes, visit our Careers page (https://www.onxhomes.com/careers)
Your Future
ONX Homes provides a work environment that promotes employee growth and development. We are searching for an individual who wants to grow with the company and will strive to improve performance. If you are driven, personable, and energetic, there will be additional opportunities for you here at ONX Homes.