Automation Engineering Leader

October 10, 2024

Maytronics

יזרעאל

About Maytronics:
Founded in 1983, Maytronics has been a leader in developing cutting-edge technologies for swimming pool maintenance. Our range of products, including robotic pool cleaners, pool safety solutions, and water treatment systems, has earned the trust of nearly 2 million users worldwide. As a global leader in robotic pool cleaning technology, we are dedicated to innovation and excellence.
Position Overview:
We are looking for Automation Engineering Leader. Our Engineering department is responsible for leading the connection between technology, innovation, and design to the production.
We aim to provide a quality and professional service to production that prevents faults in advance on the one hand and solves them in real time on the other hand.
Job Description

Lead automation and robotics-based projects for manufacturing and assembly processes, focusing on quality and efficiency.
Design mechanical assemblies (software, hardware) and automated systems.
Establish and adapt automated production lines for new products and improve existing lines, from concept evaluation to mass production.
Plan and lead projects from the definition stage (DFA) through all phases until implementation, including managing first runs – FAT, SAT – to delivery, and providing subsequent support and improvements.
Handle and resolve complex issues in control systems and automation machines.
Provide technical support for all electro-mechanical equipment, including troubleshooting control issues, programming controllers, specifying and accepting new machines from suppliers, learning their operation, and supporting maintenance engineers.
Work with internal teams and subcontractors in Israel and abroad.
Manage Automation Engineers.
Lead engineering processes – VSM, PFMEA, VALIDATION (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).

Requirements:

At least 7 years of experience in managing, developing, and implementing automation processes – required.
Experience in managing strategic projects, including responsibility for meeting deadlines – required.
Experience in guiding and implementing production systems from specification, design, and execution with subcontractors in Israel and abroad – an advantage.
Proficiency in software applications: ERP, PLM, PDM, ALTIUM, Solid Works (Priority is an advantage), Office.
Ability to work in teams and with interfaces in production, development, quality, and suppliers.
Full proficiency in Hebrew and English, both reading and writing.