Executive - Autonomation Engineer

Executive - Autonomation Engineer (MDS - Rathmalana)

Over the last three and a half decades - MAS Intimates has differentiated itself in the global fashion industry through its innovation mindset, strong technical competency, and sustainability initiative. Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS.

We are in pursuit of a skilled individual to join the Intimates-MDS team as an Executive - Autonomation Engineer. This role would require you to develop autonomation solutions for manufacturing value chain to meet defined performance parameters adhering to set Return of Investment (ROI) targets. Research and innovate new technological platforms related to autonomation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect data on operation cycle times, applicable quantity etc. to calculate return of investment (ROI), degree of automation and viability in proposed projects.
• Finalize final design concepts after using various information gathering tools and processes such as brainstorming sessions, expert advice, market research, FMEA etc.
• Use CAD software to design related mechanical, pneumatic systems in machines and control system wiring in automated machines.
• Develop flowcharts / State Machine diagrams of machines according to its desired functionality and perform control system programming and debugging.
• Lead fabrication of mechanical systems and wiring and manufacture of electrical/electronic control systems.
• Design Printed Circuit Boards for automated machine control systems.
• Perform in-house and factory testing and validate requirements related to quality of the product, easiness of the user/operator, reliability of machine etc.
• Prepare machine user manuals and perform basic training for the machine users.
• Lead transferring of machine technical details to Bulk Manufacturing Department to mass produce the machine for other factories within MAS.
• Research and innovate new systems in relation to textile manufacturing autonomation, including external bodies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in B.Sc. in Engineering in Mechanical/Mechatronics
• 1-2 years of experience in Autonomation function would be an advantage.
• Good mechanical system design, simulation and prototyping skills
• PLC and embedded systems programming skills
• Pneumatic circuits design and implementation skills
• Software development skills for designing Graphical User Interfaces
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills