SENIOR ENGINEER - AUTOMATION & PRODUCTIVITY

At Trane Technologies TM   and through our businesses including Trane ® and Thermo King ®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.
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Summary Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes and/or projects in site facilities to optimize manufacturing of units and the required components.
Responsible for developing and implementing automated solutions to improve operational efficiency, enhance productivity, and optimize processes across organization.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, test, and deploy automation systems while adhering to best practices and maintaining high-quality standards.
Essential Functions.
Create detailed technical specifications, documentation, and standard operating procedures for automation systems.
Perform system integration, configuration, testing, and deployment of automation solutions to ensure seamless functionality.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, quality assurance, and operations teams, to identify automation opportunities and gather requirements to ensure seamless integration of automation systems.
Liaison with Automation Corporate Team to development and implement automation projects and initiatives.
Oversees the operations and maintenance of automated machinery/software in manufacturing.
Assist Manufacturing processes related to improve quality, safety, productivity and technical support to protect TAKT Time.
Conducts / leads or participates in Process Mapping, FMEA and Problem-Solving initiatives to promote and ensure that Thermo King processes are continuously improving and operating in a waste elimination mode.
Conduct feasibility studies and recommend appropriate automation technologies, tools, and methodologies.
Implements processes in accordance to Lean / DFT principles and serves as facilitator for other employees including supervision, management and hourly to work within lean principles.
Lead assigned team in developing new strategies for optimal automation processes and addressing issues and concerns to improve quality issues.
Identify areas necessary to change or improve technology on the current manufacturing processes.
Prepares and implements detailed plans to ensure that new technology and product transfers and new product introductions are implemented within the required timeframe and cost.
Facilitates / leads implementation of processes required to achieve elements of the facility Strategic Plan and Scorecard objectives including elements such as Five S, ISO, Ergonomics program and Operational Excellence Plan.
Create metrics or methods to measure project execution and adherence to budget and productivity.
Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Define project plans and delivery commitments aligned with the operations plan using UTM and Windchill as the official business platforms for work.
Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and required tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
Confers with vendors to determine tools, product and services specifications and arranges for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Manage the administration of the Capital Funding and Productivity Project Deck assisting projects leaders in the business case completion.
Monitors, measures, and reports plant productivity projects.
Coordinates implementation of Projects included in the facility annual Capital Plan and ensures timely implementation of it as per schedule.
Identifies needs and proposes elements to be included in the annual Capital Plan.
Trains other employees in Lean and other processes such as ISO procedures, PFMEA, Process Mapping and use of appropriate manufacturing methods.
Supervise assigned personnel.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Maintain the work area clean and organized.
Support lean initiatives (5s, RIE’s, SQDIP, MDI, 9 step).
Comply with company policies and procedures, including EHS and ISO requirements.
Requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSIS, BSME, BSEE) Minimum 5 years’ experience in engineering.
Proficient in Project Management Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
Problem solving and analytical skills Excellent presentation and communications skills.
Team work and customer service oriented.
Good interpersonal skills.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) Computer knowledge (MS office, etc.) Knowledgeable of ISO Knowledge of   Lean / DFT theory and implementation EIT and active member of CIAPR We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.
We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.