Software/Equipment Engineer

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related issues pertaining to advance fiber placement (AFP) machines, autoclaves, pattern cutters, ovens, filament winders, braiders, and machining centers. Work with machine manufactures to expedite repairs to avoid schedule impact.
• Define plans to support; equipment qualification, total productive maintenance (TPM), Preventive Maintenance (PM) Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Remaining Useful Life (RUL), equipment reliability, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and spare parts.
• Initiate process improvements focused on cycle time reduction, machine efficiency, and defect reduction.
• Generate and maintain equipment, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis PFMEA, and risk matrix.
• Generate part specific programming to support Pattern Cutting, Autoclaves, Laser Projection, CNC, and NDI.

• • 2+ years experience in programming and/or equipment maintenance tasks.
  • BS in designated Engineering or related field
  
  
  Preferred Additional Skills:
  
  
  • DMAIC, DFSS, LEAN, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Mistake Proofing, DOE, DFx
  • Experience with training technicians and others in the correct techniques for operating equipment
  • Knowledge of composite materials a plus
  • Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) a plus
  • Knowledge of OSIsoft PI System a plus
  • Working in/Leading a multi-disciplined team
  • GD&T
  • Ability to pick up and program software systems is a must
  • Green Belt Certified a plus
  • Experience in CATIA V5, Vericut, FiberSIM, and TruNEST a plus
  • Aerospace manufacturing a plus
  • Knowledge of Windchill and SAP
  
  
  
  • 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, and a 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.