City of Shakopee

Key Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency
• Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
• Design testing methods and test finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements
• Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes
• Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations
• Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks
• Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs
• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures
• Purchase equipment, materials, or parts
• Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness
• Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing
• Ability to apply leadership skills for future department growth
• Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, certifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering (or similar areas of study) with a controls focus preferably
• 3+ years of experience using automation system design
• Programming experience (preferably C#)
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests
• Creative thinking skills
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Ability to communicate well to other members of the team
• Organizational and team leadership skills
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools
• Ability to follow work instructions accurately
• Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace
• Ability to work well independently as well as with other
• Have attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to proficiently read and write in English
• Ability to follow all safety rules
• Ability to work independently without guidance
• Intermediate knowledge of machine operations
• Ability to read and understand a blueprint, tolerances, and drafting symbols related to machining
• Ability to write programs
• Ability to do machining problem solving
• Ability to solve tooling issues

Physical Demands

• Ability to work sedentary at a desk as well as on the production floor
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, push, pull as needed
• Occasional travel potentially 3-4 times per year (as needed)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) and match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health saving account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible schedule
• Educational assistance
• Growth opportunities
• And more!

** Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**