Manufacturing Automation Engineer (Electrical Engineer)

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

Simpson Strong-Tie is poised to make significant changes in internal manufacturing processes with a five-year vision for manufacturing that embraces LEAN and automation. We are a company where employees build careers crafted by hand, heart and mind. The ideal candidate will be a passionate individual with a combination of strong technical and communication skills who is excited about joining a team-oriented company on a change journey. This career will take you outside the office and onto the manufacturing floor working with front line employees who make things and make things happen. This position will be pivotal to SST’s ability to profitably grow, and the right manufacturing professional needs to be a proven change agent.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Design independently and in collaboration with branches integrated manufacturing solutions for production. These systems may include computer networks, robots, machine tools, high speed production quality control with high-speed camera and material-handling equipment. (40%)

Apply working knowledge of manufacturing process to new product design. Participate in brainstorming sessions and cross-departmental new product development meetings to ensure the manufacturability of the new product. (30%)

Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify potential improvements. Devise new solutions to existing manufacturing problems. (20%)

Develop training instructions and/or conduct initial training of branch employees on operation and maintenance of systems. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related engineering discipline or equivalent working experience
• Certified Manufacturing Automation Professional
• Experience with machine vision systems
• Experience with industrial/mechanical control, PLC process controls, plant electrical systems, equipment instrumentation, variable frequency drives, human/machine interface and equipment operation.
• Experience with robotics, palletizing and packaging
• Experience in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems (preferred
• Project management experience
• Experience with CAD / Modeling Software

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires up to 10% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt, position is located in Stockton, CA. It is not eligible for remote work.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$81,100 - $129,800 / year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment. The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.