Automation Engineer Salary in Olathe, KS

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Process Engineer 1 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating basic tooling, routings, and basic process instructions in a team-oriented environment.The Mechanical Assembly Team (MAT) is responsible for the unit level assembly and packaging of Garmin products. Most of the units are assembled in a work cell environment by manual methods of assembly. The Process Engineer's main responsibility is to design work areas that produce the highest quality product, in the shortest amount of time, using the most economical method, while delivering a product that exceeds the customer's expectations. Essential Functions Utilize knowledge of CAD software to create basic tooling, develop basic process instructions, and create routingsAttend DFT training and demonstrate understanding of Lean PhilosophyGain knowledge of and demonstrate understanding of ECO implementationIdentify and resolve defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniquesParticipate in Design Reviews with senior members of the process engineering teamCommunicate status of work clearly providing visibility to supervisor or mentor and may be responsible for planning own technical workApply design standards and procedures using appropriate engineering tools to document and implement basic designs/tasks/projects in an organized mannerAbility to travel domestically and internationally on occasionResearch and develop new, cutting edge automation conceptsDesign, test and validate all aspects of the mechanical designModel moderately complex parts and assemblies in 3D CAD softwareIndependently determine general approach and specific solutions to technical problems Apply knowledge of production and operations processes to overall designInteract with product design engineers to incorporate Design for Manufacturability principles and interface with outside teams/individuals to ensure all solutions comply with product design specificationsGenerate revision-controlled design and user documentationProject manage and collaborate with fellow project stakeholdersConduct training for equipment operators and maintenance techniciansTroubleshoot, support and continuously improve existing automated solutionsBasic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrated capability for applying industry standards and procedures to develop, implement, and document operational processesAbility to learn how to use and apply engineering toolsMust demonstrate the capability to perform basic troubleshooting & debuggingDesired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)Previous work or internship experience working in a manufacturing environmentExperience using 2D and 3D CAD design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks)Design experience with fixturing, pneumatics, sensors and safety controlsWorking knowledge of modern machining and rapid prototyping capabilitiesGarmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Process Engineer 1 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating basic tooling, routings, and basic process instructions in a team-oriented environment.The Electrical Engineering Team (EET) is responsible for the calibration and performance verification processes for Garmin products produced in the Olathe, KS facility. The units are typically calibrated and tested using automated equipment due to the quantity and complexity of the test steps. The Process Engineer's responsibility is to assemble and maintain the test equipment and procedures, while monitoring test metrics to identify opportunities to improve throughput. Essential Functions Utilize knowledge of CAD software to create basic tooling, develop basic process instructions, and create routingsAttend DFT training and demonstrate understanding of Lean PhilosophyGain knowledge of and demonstrate understanding of ECO implementationIdentify and resolve defects of basic scope using proper engineering tools and techniquesParticipate in Design Reviews with senior members of the process engineering teamCommunicate status of work clearly providing visibility to supervisor or mentor and may be responsible for planning own technical workApply design standards and procedures using appropriate engineering tools to document and implement basic designs/tasks/projects in an organized mannerAbility to travel domestically and internationally on occasionResearch and develop new, cutting edge automation conceptsDesign, test and validate all aspects of the electrical hardware designIntegrate all equipment components and I/ODesign and develop basic software applicationsApply knowledge of production and operations processes to overall designInteract with automation design team to ensure electrical feasibility and interface with outside teams/individuals to ensure all solutions comply with product design specificationsGenerate revision-controlled schematics and user documentationProject manage and collaborate with fellow project stakeholdersConduct training for equipment operators and maintenance techniciansTroubleshoot, support and continuously improve existing automated solutionsBasic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrated capability for applying industry standards and procedures to develop, implement, and document operational processesAbility to learn how to use and apply engineering toolsMust demonstrate the capability to perform basic troubleshooting & debuggingMust possess proficiency in writing software in C, C++ and/or C#Desired Qualifications Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)Previous work or internship experience working in a manufacturing environmentExcellent problem-solving abilityGarmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Senior Automation Software Engineer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating complex automated and robotic systems, applications and integrated manufacturing equipment in a team environment that contributes to improved operations and Smart Factory enablement while leading efforts in researching and developing new, cutting-edge automation concepts and solutions through system designs and programming, integrating them into a working solution. Essential FunctionsDevelops innovative software applications in C#, VB, .NET, Python or other selected languages for Garmin, and reviews other engineers' codeCreates complex system architectures, as well as detailed program code, to control the operation of automated equipment and integrates with Garmin's Manufacturing Execution SystemDevelops user-friendly, flexible, and highly efficient architecture for user interfaces that enable Process Engineers/Operators to interact with and control automated equipmentUtilizes necessary tools/technical expertise to provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problemsDemonstrates ability to complete well defined complex tasksReviews moderately complex designs and makes recommendationsAble to lead moderately complex projects, coordinating efforts across multiple automation engineering leadsMakes substantial contributions towards determination of project goals/objective feasibilityMakes technical/process recommendations to guide the work of othersIdentifies opportunities to introduce automation and new technology within OperationsDemonstrates subject matter expertise on technical topicsServes as a mentor to less experienced Automation Engineer (Automation Engineer 1 & 2)Creates equipment and/or application information including operating instruction and user manuals for deployed solutionsParticipates in recruiting activities as assignedAbility to travel domestically and internationally on occasionBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or another related engineering discipline AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a rule)Must demonstrate proficiency and knowledge in use of engineering toolsMust demonstrate full use of industry standards and proceduresMust demonstrate competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate solutionsMust be positive, detail/team oriented, work collaboratively/proactively/effectively with minimal supervision and the ability to prioritize/multi-task in a flexible, fast paced, and challenging environmentDemonstrates excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with other business segments, and with an understanding of how Automation objectives impact other disciplinesApply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion and thoroughly document work in an organized manner, creating revision-controlled documentationMust possess proficiency and possess experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in C#, VB, .NET, Python, or other selected languageDesired QualificationsPrevious work experience working in a manufacturing environmentPrevious experience working in a team environmentPrevious experience working with robotics/controls systems/mechanical or electrical design/software developmentFluency in object-oriented programming, able to develop and manage front end applications using C# and has significant experience with Model-View-ViewModel architectureGarmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Process Engineer 2 in our Olathe, KS location with the Mechanical Assembly Team. In this role, you will be responsible for complex process development and the support of multiple aviation units, the creation of work cell environments and the justification and procurement of equipment needed while operating in a team-oriented environment. The Mechanical Assembly Team (MAT) is responsible for the unit level assembly and packaging of all Garmin products. Most of the units are assembled in a work cell environment by manual or semi-automated methods. The Process Engineer's main responsibility is to design work areas that produce the highest quality product, in the shortest amount of time, using the most economical method, while delivering a product that exceeds the customer's expectations. Essential FunctionsMay serve as a leader for small projects or sub projects for a new unit in development or a group of mature units following established proceduresDevelop more complex process instructions for manufacturing associatesResearch and develop new, cutting-edge automation concept to meet the processEstimate level of effort for a task including calculating build timesAttend continuous improvement meetings and serve as a member of Kaizen teamsCollaborate and add value through participation in design reviews, apply design for manufacturability guidelines to design reviews, and provide alternative solutions as appropriateAssess factory associates for certification to a processDevelop designed experiments for process and quality improvementsAnalyze processes for quality improvements and provide justification for purchasesDemonstrate excellent communication skills in collaboration with vendors that produce custom parts or equipmentAnalyze data to determine quality trends, find technical root causes and implement corrective actions for given problemsDesign custom tooling as needed for specific applications using CAD software toolsProvide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniquesServe as a mentor to less experienced process engineers (Process Engineer 1)Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion and participate in recruiting activities as assignedAbility to travel domestically and internationally on occasionDesign, test and validate all aspects of the mechanical designModel moderately complex parts and assemblies in 3D CAD softwareIndependently determine general approach and specific solutions to technical problems Apply knowledge of production and operations processes to overall designInteract with product design engineers to incorporate Design for Manufacturability principlesInterface with outside teams and individuals to ensure all solutions comply with product design specificationsGenerate revision-controlled design and user documentationProject manage and collaborate with fellow project stakeholdersConduct training for equipment operators and maintenance techniciansTroubleshoot, support and continuously improve existing automated solutionsBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 3 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)Demonstrates full use of industry standards and proceduresDemonstrates proficiency and knowledge in use of engineering toolsDemonstrates beginner level programming abilities and experienceDemonstrates use of Lean techniques in process developmentDemonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Desired QualificationsOutstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)Previous work or internship experience in a manufacturing environmentSix Sigma CertificationPrevious experience with AS9100 and NADCAPDemonstrated Proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsExperience using 2D and 3D CAD design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks)Design experience with fixturing, pneumatics, sensors and safety controlsWorking knowledge of modern machining and rapid prototyping capabilitiesGarmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Site Reliability Engineer for our Marine Cloud Team in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will ensures the integrity of Garmin's production environment is maintained and that all releases into the environment are well-organized, communicated, and managed. Build out and maintain the Marine Azure Cloud infrastructure while supporting the Engineering team's needs. Essential FunctionsLead process improvements in our application lifecycle and release processEstablish and provide training to development teams on operational process and automations that promote the software integrity and stabilityLead design/definition activities for moderate- and high-complexity systems, features, and/or processCoordinate and improve monitoring practices across software applications and infrastructureChampion the shift-left culture of reliability and delivery performance within software development teamsMonitor and support moderate- and high-complexity software releasesCultivate a healthy culture of post-incident activities throughout the organizationBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)Demonstrates proficiency supporting moderately complex Linux and/or Windows based server installations based on environmentDemonstrates proficiency with Linux and/or Windows based scriptingDemonstrates knowledge and experience working with version control system such as GIT / SubversionDemonstrates proficient knowledge of analysis, design and configuration of complex multi-tiered server applicationsDemonstrates proficient familiarity with SDLC, Quality Standards, and Best PracticesDesired QualificationsExperience with scaling cloud native applications in large, high-availability environmentsExperience with Infrastructure as Code such as Bicep, Ansible, Terraform, Salt, Chef, PuppetExperience with CDN Providers such as Akamai/CloudflareExperience with observability tools such as Uptrends, Splunk, KibanaExperience with messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ, KafkaExperience with data storage technologies such as SQL databases, Azure Data Lake, Document Storage or NoSQL databases like Azure CosmosGarmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

OverviewWe are seeking a full-time Architectural Engineer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for applying engineering principles and techniques to optimize the facility in a manufacturing environment to meet organizational objectives which includes ensuring proper installations, renovations and maintenance of facility systems to minimize production delays, leading facility improvement projects, developing robust facility maintenance plans, implementing network solutions for facility capability monitoring and ensuring compliance with workplace safety, health and other regulatory requirements. Essential FunctionsApply engineering principles/techniques to optimize the facility engineering in a manufacturing environment to meet organizational objectivesCollaborate with senior leadership, process engineers, industrial engineers, automation engineers and design engineers to establish facility requirements necessary to support future growthAnalyze contractor proposals for compliance to facility growth requirements, regulatory requirements, capacity needs, system scalability, serviceability, cost controls and suggest alternative solutionsEnsure proper installations, renovations and maintenance of facilities to minimize production delaysLead facility improvement projectsAdopt new technologies to improve facility systems including, but not limited to, factory temperature/humidity regulation, compressed air supply, liquid/gaseous nitrogen supply, oxygen monitoring, air particle reduction/cleanroom, conductive flooring, wastewater treatment, electrical & plumbing systems, lead abatement, etc.Determine equipment/facility specifications meet a facility's needs or standardsPrepare budgets and analyze project costsUnderstand manufacturing requirements/specifications to design and oversee implementation of facility expansion, layouts, various systems, and quality controlsEnsure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health/safety standardsPrepare reports and compliance documentationInform senior leadership of facility and utility specifications to support decision-makingRecommend/oversee contractors handling construction and maintenance tasksPredict problems or risks and develop plans to avoid or mitigate themDetermine project timelines and time constraintsDetermine space requirements for various functions and plan or improve production methods including layout, lean production flow, tooling and production equipment, material, fabrication, assembly methods and staffing requirementsPartner with site-wide facilities team to develop and implement robust preventive maintenance programs for manufacturing facilities and mechanical systemsImplement network solutions to monitor facility performance data to establish good control parametersAssist in planning and tracking all maintenance work and investigate root cause of facilities failuresLead continuous improvement projects and explore opportunities for additional improvement projectsMaintain quality assurance system related to facility maintenance, operational systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficienciesConduct regular inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with local and federal regulationsIdentify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and sustainabilityMaintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, as well as expenses/budgetingEnsure compliance with workplace safety, health and other regulatory requirementsMonitor on-going operational costsReview and maintaining logbooks for completion of maintenance tasksCommunicate with planning and design staff concerning new product introduction and assure sufficient facility resources exist to supportEvaluate operational systems and recommend design modifications to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements when necessaryBasic QualificationsBachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Architectural Engineering or another related engineering disciplineExcellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledgeMust possess a minimum of 1 year experience as a facilities engineer in a manufacturing environmentExperience with AutoCAD, Oracle, and MS OfficeStrong understanding of mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systemsExperience in project management, including budgeting and schedulingKnowledge of the building process and construction principlesKnowledge of relevant regulations and building codesDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and respectful interpersonal communication skillsPossess troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and demonstrated project management skillsMust be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, work well with others, and able to guide/mentor less experienced engineersDesired Qualifications2+ years relevant manufacturing experienceFE or PE licenseExperience with energy efficiency and sustainability initiativesProfessional certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits