Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Here at Westfall Technik, we pride ourselves on being the fastest growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally. While many companies outsource their work, we believe in keeping our jobs in the US. We currently support over 1,500 employees across 15 facilities in the US, and we are still growing.

At our Elizabethtown, KY site, we invest in our people. Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees' skills and talents, that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business. Here, you'll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall. We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future.

We are currently seeking an Automation Engineer with the below qualifications:

Professional Attributes

• Quote (concept if needed) automated systems and develop FRD's (Functional Requirement Documents) in conjunction with customer expectations.
• Design system to address all items in FRD.
• Select components to address all needs of the system and budget.
• Have custom components manufactured, select vendors to do so.
• Assure that the quality of the work is to the satisfaction of the customer
• Recommend Preventative Measures to protect both us and our customers from defects
• Improve current automation processes
• Be in direct involvement with any company supplying the plant with automation.
• Program the control system in accordance with FRD items and utilize best programming practices.
• Runoff system to verify all FRD tasks have been addressed.
• Update schedules as tasks are completed or their status changed.
• Make suggestions for Equipment, Software, Training, etc.... that would make the department more efficient.
• Responsible for Department Housekeeping, Cleanliness, and Organization as required.
• Train Entry Level employees as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Engineering degree preferred (BS or better) or 10+ years of experience, excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude required, Organizational Abilities, communicates effectively and demonstrate ability to work in a team to accomplish all tasks of the department. Creo Parametric Experience a plus. Ability to learn or already proficiently operate Creo software, Excel, Word, ETC.
• Manufacturability
• General programming (PLC, HMI, Vision, Robotics)

What You'll Love About Us:

• 11 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More...
• We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.