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Automation Engineer I

Arctic Cat

Posted about 2 months ago

Full Time

Thief River Falls, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Automation Engineer will design, plan, and develop automated equipment and processes to maximize manufacturing efficiency and productivity. They will also lead automation initiatives, identify opportunities for system improvements, and provide training to product engineers.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably with a focus on industrial or mechanical engineering. You possess PLC/CAD design knowledge and have 0-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting. Your responsibilities include designing, planning, and developing automated equipment and processes to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Must Have Skills for ATS

PLC

CAD

Job Description

Description

Arctic Cat is the most iconic name in powersports, manufacturing snowmobiles, ATVs and SXS products in Thief River Falls, MN to sell around the world. We are now hiring an Automation Engineer to  support NPI implementations, new system design, and facility-wide automation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, plan, and develop automated equipment and processes to ensure maximized efficiency and productivity. 
  • Specify materials used to construct and install new automation equipment and maintain established automation from a list of approved suppliers. 
  • Identify possible problems that could arise in existing and future automation systems and create changes to eliminate downtime and streamline efficiencies. 
  • Lead automation initiatives to maintain equipment and ensure maximum productivity or “uptime”. 
  • Support internal customer groups by identifying opportunities to automate and support the growing needs of the business. 
  • Coach and train current product engineers on the existing automated systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, focus in industrial or mechanical engineering preferred.
  • 0-4 years of experience; experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment preferred. 
  • PLC / CAD design knowledge required.

Arctic Cat

One Focus. Off-Road. At Arctic Cat we’ve always steered clear of the concrete jungle. Our snowmobiles, Side by Sides and ATVs are undeniable evidence. We thrive where others fail because it’s all we do. Our recreation and work vehicles are part of our everyday lives. Whether we are on a mountain, in the forest or on the farm, we push our machines to the limit in the name of progress. As we develop new technology, we retool our factories, expand our engine assembly operations and make healthy investments in R&D. The reward: Arctic Cat wheels and skis are always pointed to the untamed world, committed to getting riders there and back in one fully satisfied piece. When the heavens deliver three feet of powder, our snowmobiles are first to carve in. When the sandy terrain takes a rocky detour, our Side by Sides grab hold. And when the trail becomes a trial, we lock our front differentials and go for it. We belong here, and we invite all who Share Our Passion to join us.
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