Automation Engineer - Manufacturing

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At SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), we're a global leader in smart energy technology, with over 4,000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of installations worldwide.

Our innovative solutions include solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and AI-based energy management. We're committed to making clean, green energy the primary power source for homes, businesses, and beyond.

With the growing demand for electricity, the need for smart, clean energy sources is constantly rising. SolarEdge offers amazing opportunities to develop your skills in a multidisciplinary environment, covering everything from research and development to production and customer supply. Work with talented colleagues, tackle exciting challenges, and help create a sustainable future in an industry that's always evolving and innovating. Join us and be part of a company that values creativity, agility, and impactful work.

SolarEdge Technologies is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer focused on electronic product assembly and automation assembly operations. This position reports to the Automation Team Supervisor and is responsible, through subordinate and matrix management, for the output, operation and maintenance of automation equipment and machinery.

Work Location: On Site in Austin, TX

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement production equipment and tooling according to specification coming from Project and Research & Development departments as well as process requirements
• Coordinate automation projects with external integrators
• Participate, support and run SAT (Site Acceptance Test) requirement with project team, and collect and report SAT data
• Analyze, find innovative solutions including robots, vision systems, real time traceability, performance monitoring (FPY), trouble shooting and optimize automatic lines to improve both OEE as well as productivity
• Manage resources, budget for Automation dept. and related projects
• Manage teams to drive continual improvement in FPY, efficiency and scrap rate to make sure all KPIs meet department requirement
• Managing all maintenance activities, responsible for spare part budget and availability
• Monitor daily production activity and input and send daily production report

REQUIREMENTS

• Bsc. Machinery/Electronic Engineering
• At least 5-8 years in field service engineering, production plants or system integrators with specific knowledge in automation and management of complex machines
• Previous experience with SMT equipment and Electronics manufacturing
• Knowledge of the main mechanical, electrical, software, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge of CAD 3D (PRO-E preferably)
• Familiar with FMEA
• Experience of team management and outsourcing projects
• Creative, “Out Of Box” thinking, Multi-tasking. Self-motivated, self-maintained and able to take the initiative to solve problems



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SolarEdge proudly seeks to build a richly diverse workforce by hiring people with a diversity of thoughts, identities, perspectives, and experiences that help advance the difference we make for consumers, and by ensuring our people experience equity and inclusion in their work lives. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.