Equipment Engineer - Albany International Corp.

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products – including 3D woven structures, traditional and non-traditional 2D composite structures, and discrete through thickness reinforcement technologies, to name a few – AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites.


Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeing’s 7-series family, the Airbus A380 aircraft as well as Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. For defense programs, AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer’s needs.



This position is accountable for the equipment specification, qualification, and reliability which supports the manufacturing of parts for aerospace structural applications.



Primary Responsibilities:


* Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related issues pertaining to automated fiber placement (AFP) machines, automated tape layer (ATL) machines, braiding machines, filament winders, non-destructive inspection/testing (NDI/NDT) machines, autoclaves, ovens, pattern cutters, CNC machining centers, and industrial robot systems.
* Work with Maintenance and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to expedite repairs and drive to Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) that prevent recurrence of breakdowns.
* Define plans to support, define, or improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Remaining Useful Life (RUL), equipment reliability/availability, obsolescence, spare parts identification, and equipment qualification.
* Use advanced tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), IoT remote sensor monitoring, Renishaw Ballbar, vibration analysis, infrared thermography, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Machine Learning to monitor and evaluate equipment performance.
* Initiate process improvements focused on safety, cycle time reduction, machine efficiency, and defect reduction in support of plant OEE goals.
* Generate and maintain software and equipment support documents such as executive software, PLC software, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and risk matrix.



Experience and Skills




* 2 years of experience in programming and/or equipment engineering and maintenance tasks.
* BS in designated Engineering or related field

Preferred Additional Skills:


* RCCA, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, Mistake Proofing, Design for Human Factors, Design of Experiments (DOE), LSS, DMAIC, DFSS, DFx
* Ability to pick up and program software systems
* Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
* Experience with Aveva/OSIsoft PI System a plus
* Experience with Siemens 840D controls a plus
* Experience with Fives CM100 controls a plus
* Experience with Delta Tau motion controls a plus
* Experience with Advantive/InfinityQS Proficient SPC a plus
* Experience with training technicians in the correct techniques for operating equipment
* Knowledge of standards for machine accuracy and performance testing ASTM B5.54 and/or ISO 230 a plus
* Knowledge of standards for robotic performance and testing per ISO 9283:1998 and/or ANSI/RIA R15.05
* Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
* Knowledge of composite materials a plus
* Working in or leading a multi-disciplined team
* LSS Green Belt / Black Belt Certified a plus
* Experience in SAP ERP and Windchill PLM a plus
* Aerospace manufacturing a plus

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As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.

Visa sponsorship is not being offered.



The Benefits:

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days and strong commitment to work/life balance.



How to Apply:

We follow OFCCP guidelines for accepting applications.

Apply at www.albint.com





We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran


Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.

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