Graco
Automation Engineer
Dayton, Minnesota, USA · Mid · Contract
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About the role
- Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials.
- Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car.
- We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone.
Responsibilities
- Implement preventive and corrective actions for reducing scrap, rework, and down time
- Learn design analysis using engineering tools (e.g. Finite Element Analysis and Drive Train Analysis)
- Implement controls logic.
- Provide electrical and mechanical support necessary to keep all Graco production equipment in good working order.
- Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives on both fully automated and simple machines.
- Execute performance analysis to drive improvements on equipment reliability, availability, throughput, and cost of ownership.
- Collaborate efforts with team members and works as a team player.
- Maintain a productive, efficient, and team-oriented work environment.
- Support less experienced Automation Technicians and Engineers on the team.
Requirements
- Follow all required safety guidelines and utilize the proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Compensation
- 40 hours of (field related) continuing education per year (this will be ongoing through onsite training, outside seminars, and training).
Company info
- Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis.
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