Org Marketing Statement
Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $19.9 billion global company.
With annual sales of $19.9 billion in fiscal year 2024, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets.
The company has operations in 43 countries around the world.
Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 68 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.
Parker’s engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world’s greatest engineering challenges.
By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges.
Headquartered in Richmond, California, Parker Hannifin's Veriflo Division delivers proven gas and fluid delivery systems and components to customers around the globe. We have the ability to integrate multiple technologies into unique solutions that require the highest levels of precision and performance in cost-effective packages.
For semiconductor tool manufacturers, Veriflo offers ultra-high purity stainless steel and fluoropolymer fittings, valves, regulators and manifolds for VMBs, CMBs, tooling modules, wafer cleaning, wet etching and other specialized microelectronics processing applications.
This high-tech market is constantly evolving, and Parker offers an extensive portfolio of products to support the demands of cleanliness and surface preparation for every process.
Working at Parker is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 61,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Parker, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and make a real impact. Visit us on www.parker.com/veriflo
Position Summary
Job Summary:
Design, lead, and facilitate the implementation of automation, robotic, and vision inspection technology in manufacturing to reduce the need for production labour, improve safety, and reduce process variation to improve process yield.
The Automation Engineer will work together with the CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, quality and operations teams.
Responsibilities
Job Duties:
- Must have ability to deal with people at a cross-functional level. Position requires ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form to present information and respond to inquiries from employees, customers, and suppliers.
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Analyzes the current manufacturing processes in the CNC Machining, Injection Molding, and Assembly departments.
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Develops automated solutions to improve safety, quality and productivity of the process. Automation projects should be selected to support the Divisional Strategy, annual plans, and site transformation plans, and maximizing payback to the organization. The projects should include areas with high labor content, or processes that are: repetitive (dull), have high safety risk as determined through ergonomic or job safety analysis, or in dirty environments.
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Develops innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of automation technologies and advanced manufacturing processes including conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from the operators/production technicians.
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Refines and enhances processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing / production principles and techniques to areas of production. Recommends product changes / improvements to Product Engineers.
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Trouble shoot problems as they arise.
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Coordinates input that may cross multiple teams or areas; makes recommendations and implements changes.
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Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements. Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g., design of experiment, SPC) that may result in changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.
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Evaluates capital equipment investments and prepares cost justifications. Designs and prepares concept drawings of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment. Manages the overall implementations of capital equipment projects.
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Develops tooling and fixtures for new products and processes and works with tooling vendors to supply such designs. Identifies and implements solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.
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Prepares documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures. Prepare reports summarizing analyzed process information and trends.
Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents Company on specific projects, leads and participates in project teams
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Qualifications
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering or Technology field and 5-7 years’ experience in designing and implementing automation systems in manufacturing including mechantronics, collaborative robots.
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A strong understanding of computer programming relevant to automation, excellent computer proficiency (including CAD)
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Good Excellent math skills and familiarity with personal computer and experience with CAD software (Inventor / EdgeCAM, CIMCAD) required for creating process prints, designing tools, fixtures, and gauges. required.
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Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects without supervision.
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Experience in the CNC machining process and injection molding process is a plus.
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Experience in automated vision inspection systems is a plus.
Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule
Competitive Compensation
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Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
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Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
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Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
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Career development and tuition reimbursement.
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Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
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Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Drug Tests
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
