Automation Applications Engineering Manager

Location Victor, NY

Number of Openings 1

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Open Date 4/23/2024

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Shift -not applicable-

Description

The Application Engineering Manager (AEM) role is to lead PMD's applications team in concepting and implementing cutting-edge automation solutions. The AEM plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, efficiency, and scalability within the applications department through the strategic application of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of automation principles.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $150,000

Position Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage Applications Engineering and project assignments and schedules.

• Provide day to day guidance for quotes and concept completion.

• Enhance department tools either directly or utilizing teams within the department for items such as:

• Quote Template

• Costing database

• Costing tools

• Data Analytics

• Improve the current 2D & 3D CAD library.

• Department Process

• Department training.

• Is a proactive thinker.

• Work with sales and management on project priorities.

• Ensure concept reviews occur that will achieve maximum value for the client.

• Team coordination to achieve high-quality project proposals and cost estimates.

• Maintain complete and accurate records of all project performance history.

• Work cooperatively as a reference resource with PMD Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management personnel during related projects' design, build, test, and installation phases to guarantee program continuity.

• Participate with relevant sales and application personnel in sales presentations at PMD and at the prospect’s location, occasionally entertaining prospective clients when appropriate and within the constraints of company policy.

• Initiate recruitment activities as required.

• Complete yearly performance reviews and spontaneous reviews as required.

• Review project costing and adjust as required.

• Any other task assigned by management within the scope of the position, federal and state regulations.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and ability.

Education And Experience:

• BS degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. A second degree in electrical or computer science is preferable.

• The employee must possess a solid working knowledge of the assembly and test automation industry.

• Must have a solid understanding of all mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals.

• Must have at least fifteen years of automation machine design.

• Must be a well-rounded engineer by having experience in various industries and roles.

• Possess an extensive mechanical engineering skill level and be fluent in material handling, fabrication and machining technology, fastening methods and tools, dimensional test systems, robotics, machine vision, and related technologies.

Language Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical documents.

• Comfortable in presenting concepts and pricing information in a clear, concise manner suitable for technical audiences

• Effective in listening and note-taking.

Characteristics Necessary to Perform the Job:

• Focused and willing to meet deadlines as required.

• Willing to travel as required (typically 1-5 times a year for 1-2 days at a time).

• Organizational Skills – computer file management and personal space

• Must be detail oriented.

• Driven to find the best solution to meet the customer's needs.

• Capable of visualizing concepts and developing complex mechanical and electrical solutions

• Sharp Business Acumen – Keep abreast of leading-edge technology.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and quality assurance.

• Flexibility – willing to work overtime as required.

• Time Management Skills

• Initiative\Creativity

• Must be fully versed in topics such as GDT, data analytics, current technology,

• Ability to work well with others and direct a team as required.

• Must have the knack always to be looking for solutions to challenges.

• Mechanism analytics

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

• Strong understanding of financial math.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Wide variety of duties requiring considerable judgment to work independently, such as devising new methods, adapting, or changing standard procedures to meet new conditions, and making decisions guided by precedent and within established policies.

Required Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Excel advanced equations and pivot tables

• Create logical computer folder structures.

• Proficient with DWG file editor software

• SolidWorks modeling experience

• Able to compile Internet research down to the required information.

• Preferred experience in developing software tools to save time or improve the quality of quotes.

Other:

• Knowledge of Microsoft VBA programming is a plus.

• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload.

• Understating of how databases work.

• Organizational skills, flexibility, integrity, and ability to work independently.

Benefits:

• 15 days of paid time off

• 9 paid holidays a year

• Medical and dental insurance eligible on your first day

• Company paid life insurance, enhanced short term and long term disability

• 401k Match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account

  EOE Statement Our company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. This policy prohibits discrimination against all legally protected classes including, but not limited to: race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, domestic victim status, or any other status protected by law.

Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Pay Range $110,000 - $150,000

This position is currently accepting applications.