Senior Automation Process Engineer

In operations and facilities, we literally do it all…in-house.

We are looking for skilled, energetic individuals who want to join our quality, international shipping, manufacturing, office services, planning, purchasing, receiving, returns and warehouse teams.

These associates do everything from delivering packages and purchasing supplies to assembling aviation and automotive panel mounts and ensuring our large shipments of goods are exported according to applicable international laws.

Together, they proactively support associates and customers alike.

If you’re ready to work – and have fun, too – come, help us put the pieces together!

The secret to success is in the process, at least for these engineers.

Our process engineers not only improve production and repair methods – layout, lean production flow, tooling/product equipment, material, fabrication, etc.

– they also determine space requirements to ensure efficiency in manufacturing and repair processes in the industrial plant.

Their ultimate goal: to continually improve products, processes and personnel.

Our process engineer position is open on the Automation Engineering team and will select equipment, design, implement and test solutions to improve or launch new processes.If you are ready to implement processes to keep us ahead of the competition, we’re ready for you to come on board.

We are looking for a full-time Senior Automation Process Engineer for our Automation Engineering team at headquarters in Olathe, Kansas.

In this role you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for complex tasks related to manufacturing of several new products in development.

Other essential functions include:

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t Serves in a technical leadership capacity responsible for project planning and makes substantial contributions to determining feasibility of project goals/objectives for multiple new products in development
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t Attends ECO Meetings as needed and serves as a member of the Material Review Board
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t Provides manufacturing cost estimates to engineering for PDP
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t Recognizes need for new technology in the factory and begins research into addition of potential technology improvements
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t Analyzes data to predict possible quality trends and implement mitigation
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t Evaluates equipment for new processes and designs custom equipment as necessary for Garmin specific applications
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t Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product and process development plans and concept documents including operational costs
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t Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Process Engineers (1 & 2)
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t Contributes to advanced technical research on new processes and technologies
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t Independently determines general approach and specific solutions to technical problems
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t Demonstrates good judgment in setting schedules/risk taking
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t Offers many suggestions to improves processes and authors new procedures as appropriate
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t Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques
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t Exemplifies Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and proactively works to improve Garmin’s image and culture
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Automation Engineering Team:
The Automation Engineering Team (AET) is responsible for acting as an ambassador for implementing robotics and automated solutions at Garmin and will be a part of the overall Operational Excellence and Continues Improvement team.

The Automation Process Engineer will engage our design engineering teams to insure Design for Automation considerations are part of the New Product Development Process.

The Automation Process Engineer will act in the role of internal integrator as the subject matter expert in robotic solutions and will select equipment, design, implement and test solutions to improve an existing process or launch a new process in Garmin’s operations.

Other requirements include:

t Participate in recruiting activities as assigned
t Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Due to the amount of resources and expense exhausted in training for this position, a minimum of one year from the start of this position will be required before an associate is eligible for a job transfer.

Qualified candidates for this role will possess the following education, experience and skills: Master of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering (or another engineering discipline) AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering (or another engineering discipline) from a four-year college or university AND a minimum of 8 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrates proficiency and full understanding of engineering and operations principles and processes Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others Previous work or internship experience working in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred!

Our benefits are designed to lead an evolving marketplace, support innovation and encourage a healthy balance between work and life.

They allow our associates to make their own decisions about their well-being and future and consistently rank Garmin as a top tier benefits provider when compared to other high-tech employers.

We offer a choice of high value medical, dental and vision plans with low or no premiums, to fit you and your family’s preferences.

In addition, Garmin’s financial benefits include a generous 401K retirement plan that provides 5% of pay base contribution plus a match of 75 cents for every dollar you contribute to a maximum of 10% of your compensation.

The employee stock purchase plan allows for shares to be bought at a 15% discount.

Garmin offers many other benefits and perks ranging from well-being initiatives, educational assistance and career development, community charity support, and employee discounts just to name a few.

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.