Careers

SUMMARY:

The primary function of the Controls Engineer II is to design, implement, and test automation/control systems for process or manufacturing systems. Ensure that designs, drawing packages, bills of material (BOMs) meet engineering standards and ‘best practices’ and are completed on time and on budget to the complete satisfaction of internal and external customers.  Some discretion over designs and modifications for client projects is allowed. This position is also responsible for drawing and detailing ‘producible’ and on budget designs that can be delivered on-time and on-budget to meet Customer needs and requirements and Company objectives. 

The second primary function of the Controls Engineer II includes travel. Most work will be local at Farmer Mold & Machine Works, Inc. manufacturing facility. Travel may include prospective client sales meetings, trade show attendance, client site installation and commissioning of machines/projects and training courses. Some exposure to client mechanical and manufacturing hazards may require proper PPE and will be provided by Farmer Mold.    

This position must be able to function successfully in a growing, fast-paced, hands-on and team-based capital equipment Design / Build manufacturing plant with machine shop, fabrication, assembly and test facilities.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Controls Engineer II, responsibilities include the following:

• Design, implement and support electrical hardware systems  
• Design, implement and supporting PLC, HMI, and software for control systems and equipment
• Read piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) 
• Provide technical and professional expertise to address on-call customer requests by investigating and solving complex problems
• Provide technical expertise helping to ensure that Company engineering procedures and processes, efficient tools and techniques, and professional ‘best practices’ are followed and maintained 
• Use the principles of value engineering, help to ensure that assigned product designs are ‘producible’ within estimated costs and short lead times and that all product designs, drawing packages, bills of material (BOMs) and ‘part methods’ meet Company standards and are completed on time and on budget to the complete satisfaction of internal and external customers, vendors and service providers  
• Participate fully in all assigned project teams, helping to solve problems, resolve issues and meet objectives with regard to design, quality, budget and on-time shipment 
• Participate fully in extensive, technical and on-time product and as-built design reviews, in collaboration with Sales, Manufacturing and Quality and using principles of ‘good’ design, value engineering and total quality and following Company procedures to implement and track changes in design, materials and configuration level
• Help to ensure that as-delivered products meet Customer and Company design, quality and configuration requirements and workmanship standards 
• Complete, when assigned, product-related initiatives to improve Company’s competitive position.    

As a member of the Team, additional responsibilities include the following:

• Facilitate open communication with regard to drawings, dimensions and specs ensuring that all design, drawing, detailing discrepancies, issues and questions are resolved during manufacturing and design review
• Work towards improving total quality, reducing lead times and cycle times while helping to produce quality products that meet and exceed Customer needs and requirements
• Participate and contribute proactively during Company meetings, helping to maintain strong Customer relationships and ensure that Company objectives with respect to quality, budget and shipments are achieved
• Lead and participate fully in Company-wide projects related to specific Customers, product categories, departments, company-wide performance improvement and other projects when assigned. 

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• 3 – 5  years experience in process control and automation
• 3 – 5 years experience in programming/developing/configuring PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA software for control systems
• Experience with Rockwell, FactoryTalk View SE/ME
• Ability to support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field required
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor and ERP / MRP / Shop Control Manufacturing Systems required
• Relevant and current technical knowledge of engineering design, drawing and detailing practices and techniques; skills and ability to provide expertise and technical support to others
• Relevant and current industry knowledge of materials, equipment and production capabilities

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Sound analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and abilities
• Ability to lead and contribute to cross-functional project times

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE:

• On-time error-free completion of assigned project and product designs, drawing packages, bills of material (BOMs) and ‘part methods’ that meet all expectations of internal and external Customers
• Successful completion of project-related deadlines, milestones and objectives
• When assigned, on-time and on-budget quality product shipments to Customers
• Quality relationships established and maintained within the Company, with Customers, Vendors and Providers
• Continuous and consistent improvement in professional engineering skills, abilities, tools and techniques

TO APPLY: Email your resume and references to dvalloreo@farmermold.com

SUMMARY:

The primary function of a CNC Programmer II / Machinist II is to develop original computer numerical control (CNC) programs, to setup and operate turning and milling machines that produce complex precision parts.  The CNC Programmer II / Machinist II must be able to understand and use 3D models and step files to determine the most efficient steps and tooling to produce the part. This position must also maintain CNC machines with tooling capable of producing quality parts with complex drawing requirements, proper dimensions within pre-specified tolerance levels.

The CNC Programmer II / Machinist II is also responsible for instructing others in using and developing programs, verifying accuracy of machine settings, detecting malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining and for working with Engineering to develop and interpret complex drawings and models.  This position is also responsible for using measuring instruments and equipment to produce quality parts in an efficient and safe manner without significant scrap or rework. This position is expected to work with limited supervision and instruction while providing instruction and guidance to others with respect to equipment, drawings and programs.  

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• 10 plus years of programming, CNC milling and turning and manual machinist experience 
• Knowledge and ability to develop, interpret and make corrections to CNC programs; Certificate a plus
• Extensive knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge and skill in reading, understanding and interpreting complex drawings and specifications

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Math, programming and other technical skills sufficient to understand complex shop drawings and models
• Problem-solving skills and analytical skills sufficient to prevent and resolve equipment issues and errors.
• Attention to detail with demonstrable mechanical and technical aptitude; Engineering coursework a plus
• Able to enter SFE labor and job-related transactions
• Able to ensure safety of self and others through proper use of equipment and machinery
• Work well with others in a hands-on, team-based work environment

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE:

• Volume and Quality of work with minimal scrap, rework and waste
• Safety and maintenance
• Employee efficiency

TO APPLY: Email your resume and references to dvalloreo@farmermold.com

SUMMARY:

The primary function of a Shop Helper is to support the production processes of all job activities.  This position fills in as necessary on various production jobs and departments until the assignment is completed for other operators or when additional manpower becomes necessary.  The Shop Helper assists co-workers by performing a variety of duties, such as furnishing another worker with materials, tools, and supplies; cleaning work area, machines, and equipment; holding materials or tools; and performing other routine duties.  This position helps unload trucks and moves products to storage locations.  Physical effort is required to move objects that may weigh up to 75 pounds.  Frequent stooping, bending, squatting and kneeling are required.  A high level of dexterity is required in the use of a variety of tools.  This position helps maintain shop cleanliness and safety standards.  The Shop Helper uses the company truck to run errands including product pick up and delivery.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• 1 – 3 years of machine operations experience
• Knowledge of commonly used machining concepts, practices and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge and skill in reading, understanding and interpreting drawings and specifications

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Utilize basic shop math
• Accurately read tape measure
• Operate a horizontal band saw
• Attention to detail with demonstrable mechanical and technical aptitude
• Able to enter ERP/M1 software and job-related transactions
• Able to ensure safety of self and others through proper use of equipment and machinery
• Work well with others in a hands-on, team-based work environment

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE:

• Volume and Quality of work with minimal scrap, rework and waste
• Safety and Maintenance
• Employee efficiency

TO APPLY: Email your resume and references to dvalloreo@farmermold.com

SUMMARY:

The primary function of a Machine Operator is to produce or modify precision parts fabricated from various materials including steel, stainless and copper using appropriate CNC milling and turning equipment that has been set-up by others.  The Machine Operator is responsible for selecting the appropriate material, understanding and interpreting moderately complex drawings and specifications, and operating the appropriate CNC milling and turning equipment.  

Machine Operator is responsible for producing quality parts that meet drawing requirements by ensuring the proper dimensions within pre-specified tolerance levels.  The Machine Operator is also responsible for using measuring instruments and for operating equipment in an efficient and safe manner without producing significant scrap or rework.  Machine Operator is expected to use pre-established guidelines and instructions while working under direct supervision. 

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• 1 – 3 years of CNC machine operations experience
• Knowledge of commonly used machining concepts, practices and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge and skill in reading, understanding and interpreting drawings and specifications

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Math and other technical skills sufficient to understand shop drawings of moderate complexity 
• Problem-solving skills and analytical skills sufficient to identify equipment issues and product-related errors.
• Attention to detail with demonstrable mechanical and technical aptitude
• Able to enter ERP/M1 software and job-related transactions
• Able to ensure safety of self and others through proper use of equipment and machinery
• Work well with others in a hands-on, team-based work environment

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE:

• Volume and Quality of work with minimal scrap, rework and waste
• Safety and Maintenance
• Employee efficiency

TO APPLY: Email your resume and references to dvalloreo@farmermold.com

SUMMARY:

The primary function of an Assembly Technician II is to assemble, fabricate and test mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies and equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics and servo-mechanisms and using a variety of tools and equipment, ensuring that quality product is built according to drawing requirements and engineering specifications.  This position is also responsible for setting up, troubleshooting and testing a variety of equipment in the plant and on customer sites, as well as dis-assembly, troubleshooting and re-assembly of Customer-owned product.

The Assembly Technician II position is also responsible for maintaining WIP inventory of required purchased and manufactured parts while ensuring that only quality product is used to assemble final product in accordance with drawings and generally accepted industry standards. This position is responsible for understanding and interpreting drawings, specifications and documentation and for assembling, operating and troubleshooting equipment in an efficient and safe manner without producing significant scrap or rework.  Assembly Technician II is expected to work with limited supervision and instruction.    

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• 10 – 15 years of electro-mechanical assembly & test experience; knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and servos
• Knowledge of and experience with electro-mechanical assembly techniques, process and hardware
• Extensive knowledge of industry best practices and standard operating procedures for assembly and test
• Knowledge and skill in reading, understanding and interpreting moderately complex drawings and specifications

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Math and other technical skills sufficient to understand moderately complex shop drawings 
• Problem-solving skills and analytical skills sufficient to resolve technical and equipment issues and correct errors.
• Attention to detail with demonstrable mechanical and technical aptitude
• Able to enter ERP/M1 software and job-related transactions
• Able to ensure safety of self and others through proper use and maintenance of equipment and machinery
• Work well with others in a hands-on, team-based work environment

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE:

• Volume and Quality of work with minimal scrap, rework and waste
• Safety and maintenance
• Employee efficiency

TO APPLY: Email your resume and references to dvalloreo@farmermold.com

SUMMARY:

The primary function of the Project Design Engineer is to develop new, enhanced and improved product designs that meet the changing form, fit, function and pricing requirements of Customers and global markets. This position is responsible for ensuring that, for each assigned project, all concept and product designs, drawing packages, bills of material (BOMs) and ‘part methods’ meet engineering standards and ‘best practices’ and are completed on time and on budget to the complete satisfaction of internal and external customers. For each assigned project, this position is also responsible for using the principles of value engineering to ensure ‘producible’ and on budget designs for on‐time delivery of quality product that meets Customer requirements and Company objectives. 

The second primary function of the Project Design Engineer is be the ‘Technical Lead” for each assigned project, making all final technical design / build decisions and managing the associated engineering work activities until the equipment is commissioned and accepted by the Customer. This position is also responsible for conducting and participating in extensive conceptual, product and as‐built design reviews, for helping to improve engineering and manufacturing processes and procedures to reduce product‐related costs and for completing other product‐related initiatives that help to improve the Company’s competitive position and ensure sustainable growth.

This position must be able to function successfully in a growing, fast‐paced, hands‐on and team‐based capital equipment Design / Build manufacturing plant with machine shop, fabrication, assembly and test facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Project Design Engineer, responsibilities include the following;

• Develop new, enhanced and improved product designs that meet the changing form, fit, functional and pricing needs and requirements of the marketplace and of Customers, when assigned
• Provide oversight and technical expertise ensuring that effective design procedures and processes, efficient tools and techniques, and professional ‘best practices’ are fully implemented and maintained
• Use the principles of value engineering to ensure that assigned project / product designs are ‘producible’ within estimated costs and short lead times and that all product designs, drawing packages, bills of material (BOMs) and ‘part methods’ meet Company standards and are completed on time and on budget to the complete satisfaction of internal and external customers, vendors and service providers
• As ‘technical lead’ for each assigned project, make all final design / build decisions, lead the project team and provide project management and design engineering support as needed to be effective and efficient
• Ensure that assigned project team is solving problems, resolving issues and meeting goals with regard to design, quality, budget and shipment and achieving quality, on time and on budget delivery objectives
• Conduct and participate in extensive, technical and on‐time conceptual, product and as‐built design reviews, in collaboration with Sales, Manufacturing and Quality using principles of ‘good’ design, value engineering and total quality and reviewing, implementing and tracking changes in design, materials and configuration level
• Ensure that all assigned project as‐delivered products meet Customer and Company design, quality and configuration requirements and workmanship standards
• Provide technical, professional and management expertise to enhance and improve in‐house engineering and manufacturing capabilities and competencies, to improve manufacturing processes and procedures, and to reduce overall product‐related costs
• Conduct, when assigned, R&D and other product‐related initiatives that improve the Company’s competitive position.

As a member of the Management Team, additional responsibilities include the following;

• Help to achieve competitive advantage and improve market alignment by fully participating and contributing expertise during technical reviews, providing product development roadmaps and analyses and helping to ensure technical evolution and delivery of competitive new products
• Facilitate open communication with regard to drawings, dimensions and specs ensuring that all design, drawing, detailing discrepancies, issues and questions are resolved during manufacturing and design review
• Work towards improving total quality, reducing lead and cycle times while improving production throughput and continuing to produce quality products that meet and exceed Customer needs and requirements
• Lead and contribute proactively during Company meetings, helping to maintain strong Customer relationships and to ensure that Company goals and objectives with respect to shipments and operating profit are achieved
• Lead and participate fully in Company‐wide projects related to specific Customers, product categories, departments, company‐wide performance improvement and other projects when assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• 6 ‐ 9 years of engineering development and design experience in industrial machinery required BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor and ERP / MRP / Shop Control Manufacturing Systems required 
• Relevant and current technical knowledge of engineering design and project management concepts, practices and techniques; skills and ability to provide expertise, technical support and training to others
• Relevant and current industry knowledge of materials, equipment and production capabilities
• Knowledge of Value Engineering, Product Development Roadmap, Lean and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques with skills and ability to institute operational improvements in efficiency, throughput and quality

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Sound analytical, critical thinking, problem‐solving and inter‐personal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and team building skills with ability to manage and lead cross‐functional project teams

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE:

• On‐time error‐free completion of assigned project conceptual and product designs, drawing packages, bills of material (BOMs) and ‘part methods’ that meet expectations of internal and external Customers
• Successful completion of project‐related deadlines, milestones and objectives
• On‐time shipments and on‐budget quality projects and products to Customers
• Quality relationships established and maintained within the Company, with Customers, Vendors and Providers
• Continuous and consistent improvement in project management and design engineering skills, abilities, tools and techniques

TO APPLY: Email your resume and references to dvalloreo@farmermold.com