Automation Engineer

SCHOTT Advanced Optics is a valuable partner for developing products and customized solutions for applications in optics, astronomy, opto-electronics, augmented reality, life sciences, and research. With a portfolio of over 120 glasses, we master the value chain, from development to finishing and metrology.

• Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of automation and engineering projects across manufacturing, quality, logistics, and maintenance operations
• Develop project specifications, roadmaps, budgets, timelines, and acceptance criteria while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Evaluate, select, implement, and continuously improve automation systems, control technologies, and manufacturing equipment to support operational objectives
• Drive operational excellence initiatives by reducing costs, eliminating waste, improving equipment reliability, and enhancing manufacturing performance
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and process stability
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, work instructions, maintenance strategies, and performance metrics to improve OEE, MTBF, and MTTR
• Serve as the technical expert for automation, PLC, CNC, electrical, and control systems, providing troubleshooting support and sustainable solutions to complex operational issues
• Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability and reliability
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, including robotics, AI, machine vision, sensors, industrial networking, and digital manufacturing solutions
• Provide technical leadership, training, and change management while ensuring compliance with safety regulations, machinery standards, environmental requirements, and internal engineering governance practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Short and long term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Other supplemental benefits available upon election

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application: SCHOTT North America, Inc., Human Resources, Kurt Johnson, +17172284231

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