Principal Automation Engineer

Job Details

Job Location: Temecula, CA

Salary Range: $170000.00 $195000.00 Salary

Description

Position Summary

This Principal Automation Engineer position will be responsible for leading the engineering team and providing technical expertise to the organization. This handson principallevel technical engineer will develop and implement engineered software solutions for the organization, manage technical projects, and participate and oversee the design, development, and implementation of both software and hardware engineered solutions.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Design, develop and implement material handling & automation engineering solutions
• Lead and manage technical projects from conception to completion
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the engineering team
• Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure successful project completion
• Analyze engineering challenges and develop solutions
• Monitor and assess the performance of the engineering team
• Research and recommend new technologies, processes, and procedures
• Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations, and laws.
• Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Always represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance.
• Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose,
• Display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.
• Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
• Work effectively with coworkers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.
• Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation.
• Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Qualifications

  
  

  Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

  • Required Knowledge:

    • Knowledge of the automation and application development process
    • Proven ability to share technical expertise and guide the engineering team
    • Demonstrated ability to coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure successful project completion
    • Analyze engineering challenges and develop solutions
    • Strong knowledge and ability to research and recommend new technologies, processes, and procedures

    • Required Experience:

      • Minimum ten (10) years’ experience [fourteen (14) years for nondegreed candidates] in engineering or related field
      • Experience with GoLang
      • Experience with PLC
      • Experience with conveyor systems
      • Experience implementing engineering solutions
      • Experience leading and managing technical projects from conception to completion
      • Experience with Overseeing and managing the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions
      • Experience successfully monitoring, assessing performance and leading an engineering team

      • Preferred Experience:

        • Twenty (20) years of progressive experience in engineering or related field
        • Strong experience with MHE

        • Required Skills:

          • Must have strong organizational skills
          • Must have a detail orientation and the proven ability to prioritize work
          • Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
          • Must have the ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team
          • Sound decisionmaking abilities

          • Physical requirements

            Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands andor fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for prolonged periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. The employee occasionally lifts to 20 lbs. and occasionally kneels and bends. Must have the ability to travel occasionally. Working condition include normal office setting.

            Mental Demands

            Learning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service. Must have the ability to interact effectively with coworkers and customers, and exercise selfcontrol and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Must be proactive in finding solutions.

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            NoEEO Statement

            FFF Enterprises and Nufactor are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, age (40 years and over) qualified veteran and any other characteristic protected by state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment. These categories are defined according to Government Code section 12920. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.