Flambeau, Inc is a Plastics Manufacturer that has been established for 75 years. Flambeau offers a wide range of products and tooling solutions to businesses, professionals, hobbyists and enthusiasts all over the world. Flambeau is a Wisconsin based company with locations in multiple states including Ohio, Arizona, Georgia and Indiana with other locations in Mexico and the United Kingdom. Flambeau offers competitive wages, flexible schedules, a full package of benefits which include an onsite clinic with free and low cost services to all Flambeau associates. Come join our dynamic team!

General Summary:

The Automation Engineer will support our manufacturing process through automation initiatives by designing, developing, and implementing automation throughout the corporation.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and justify automation projects driving safety, efficiencies and cost saving's improvements in all Flambeau operations.
• Create CAD generated detailed layouts, fixtures and end of arm tooling design models as required.
• Create bills of materials, dimensional part drawings and estimates as needed.
• Coordinate and support Project Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Outsourcing as required to develop complete technical specifications.
• Project management - create timelines and flow charts, and coordinate meetings for effective communication throughout the team.
• Research and develop new technology to help improve production.
• Create and generate prototypes as required for feasibility studies.
• Strives to maintain high levels of knowledge related to current and new automation, tooling, machinery, materials and processes.
• Travel to other Flambeau facilities. Vendors or customers as required.
• All other duties assigned by Manager.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• 4 year degree in related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skill Requirements:

• Understanding of automation design, fixture design, build and construction.
• Knowledge in the field of robotics and programming
• 2-4 years of experience in plastics processing and manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Willingness to acquire further knowledge and experience through training opportunities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong 3-D CAD/CAM (SDRC) skills.
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Solidworks, and Ladder Logic Programming.

Physical Requirements:

• This is largely a sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment such as a computer, copy machine, laptop and cell phone. May be required to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally. Much of the work is completed in a corporate office / lab environment; however, some work will take place on the production floor.