Maintenance Automation Engineer

Title: Maintenance Automation Engineer - Days 

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular 

Division: STEMCO 

Department: Operations 

Location: STEMCO Longview 

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Automation Engineer will focus on PLC program and Robotic program troubleshooting, automated controls & integration, and equipment troubleshooting & repairs. This role requires a hands-on approach to ensure seamless operation and continuous improvement of production systems, process support, and equipment reliability. The Engineer will also train maintenance staff, help develop training material for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance and help support off hours as needed. 

Safety 

Embrace the values of the EnPro/STEMCO safety pledge in all responsibilities. 

Participate in the organization’s safety culture and aim to continuously improve safety within all aspects of work. 

Respect 

Foster a work environment that promotes mutual respect among all colleagues. 

Create an environment focused on a dual-bottom line. 

Excellence 

Promote the STEMCO/EnPro Culture by exhibiting the five principles of exemplary leadership: Modeling the Way, Inspiring a Shared Vision, Enabling Others to Act, Challenging the Process, and Encouraging the Heart.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required 

BS in Electrical or Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience. 

Minimum of 5 years of PLC experience, to include editing ladder logic, with Allen Bradley systems. 

Minimum of 5 years of Robotics experience, preferably with FANUC robots. 

Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Manufacturing experience. 

Proficiency in shop mathematics and the ability to work from blueprints and repair manuals. 

Troubleshooting control circuits, including ladder logic, motor controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. 

Maintain, repair, and perform preventive and predictive maintenance on all types of production equipment, including metal stamping, rubber molding, packaging equipment, and automation systems. 

Ability to develop training materials and conduct hands-on training sessions of automated systems. 

Preferred knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). 

Work with manufacturing and engineering help resolve downtime, training, and continuous improvements. 

Implement continuous improvements and upgrades to existing equipment and work cells. 

Physical and Mental Demands 

Moderate physical demand, frequently exerting moderate effort and occasionally average effort in handling tools and instruments, moving, and positioning parts and materials. 

Continuous mental and visual attention required to perform a variety of electrical, electronic, building, and equipment maintenance duties. 

Constant care in working overhead and close to electric circuits, up to 480 volts, to prevent serious or partially incapacitating injuries to self or others. 

Working Conditions 

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with exposure to dirt, oil, and noise, with at least one being continuously present to the extent of being disagreeable. 

Exposure to water, oil, and chemicals.