Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer

Location:
Georgetown, KY

Job Type:
Contract

About CTC:

Founded in 1996, CTC is a global IT services, Consulting and Business Solutions partner dedicated to helping organizations innovate, optimize, and grow. With over 2,000 professionals worldwide, we support more than 100 clients in transforming complex challenges into lasting competitive advantages.

Job Description:

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream
and
do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for diverse, talented team members who want to grow and challenge what's possible with us.

Who we're looking for

• Manufacturing Center of Excellence is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer.
• The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and implement innovative activities improving manufacturing competitiveness.
• Reporting to the MIT Manager, the person in this role will support the Production Engineering Division and SOAR Group's objective to improve manufacturing competitiveness.

What you'll be doing

• Design automation machine components
• Develop control systems
• Develop PLC programs and embedded software
• Develop, test, and deploy robots, vision systems, and AI/ML solutions
• Lead and manage projects from concept to large-scale launch in production by creating schedules, establishing punch lists, and meeting established due dates and milestones.
• Develop new technological solutions and test them in a manufacturing setting
• Use strong communication skills to create proposals, negotiate roles and responsibilities, and gain approvals.
• Develop equipment procurement scopes of work and ensure specification is met from planning to production usage.
• Follow Toyota's policies and procedures to ensure equipment and process safety.
• Present reports and updates to stakeholders, management, and executives
• Communicate with stakeholders, keep them informed and engaged, and resolve issues
• Document the project process and maintain project documentation
• Work cross-functionally with different teams and organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or above) in engineering (Controls, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Robotics, AI/ML)
• Proven experience in development of innovative projects in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience with project management including writing detailed scopes of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates
• Proven use of computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) engineering software techniques
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings
• Proven demonstration of installing manufacturing equipment
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally as required (~25%).
• Willingness to work overtime (~20%) as required.
• Evidence of AI/ML deployed solutions
• Experience in Robotics, including operation, teaching, maintenance, and safety standards
• Evidence of deployed machine vision systems

Added Bonus

• Masters or PHD degree in robotics or mechatronics discipline
• Proven experience with JSA/JHA
• Experience in construction management
• Experience in automotive manufacturing plant
• Project Management certification
• Proven experience with securing approval of funding for projects
• Familiarity with SAE/ISO, NFPA/NEC, and UL standards
• Proven experience with conducting equipment risk assessments
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting vision systems
• Experience with programming Toyopuc PLCs
• Experience integrating the following products: Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Schneider, Keyence, Cognex, IR Vision, Mitsubishi, IFM, CODESYS, Ignition, MIR, MATLAB, Visual studio, Otto, ABB, Fanuc, Kawasaki, Universal Robots, Kepware
• Sales engineering experience