Current Opportunitieshttp://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/en-US2012-02-17T09:25:21ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Business Development Manager - Precision automationhttp://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2012/1/12/business-development-manager-precision-automation.htmlEditor2012-01-13T06:08:01ZPacific NorthwestLeading edge manufacturer and automation integrator is seeking a well rounded and detail oriented leader for new position within organization.  The ideal candidate will possess a strong sales background with expertise and comfort with a highly consultative sales process. Candidate will also have expertise in developing new business and new industries with both new and current clients, and marketing (traditional/online.)

Requirements:

  • Detail oriented.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work with and be a key contributor within defined team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly learn and show high competence and understanding of automation technologies.
  • Strong problem-solving commitment.
  • BS degree (Engineering strongly preferred).

This company works with and serves many of the most respected and technically advanced companies in the world.  The ideal candidate would have a passion for the automation industry and show an ability to develop service offerings based on customer needs.

$80-$120K. Relocation assistance available.

]]>Operations Manager - Retail Serviceshttp://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/12/12/operations-manager-retail-services.htmlEditor2011-12-12T17:42:17ZNortheast USOur client, a global leader in retail services, seeks a highly organized, performance driven operations manager to drive and create top-line sales and deliver bottom line profits for the organization.

The territory for this position is within the OH, NY, PA and MD region and ideal candidate will reside within these states.

Main responsibilities for this opportunity include:

  • Ensuring the districts are performing to goal and all staf members are properly trained for their assignments.
  • Scheduling events and projects, and monitoring all events to ensure everything is progressing to plan.
  • Training and coaching district managers, developing action plans, evaluating results.
  • Partnering with Account Management team to support sales growth and new business development.

The ideal candidate will come from a multi-store retail or multi-district retail/retail services background, preferably a supervisory or leadership role.

Must have willingness to travel throughout the geographic territory frequently and willing/able to respond to customer issues any time should they arise.

Must also have strong understanding of, and ability to manage, P&L.

This company serves many of the largest corporations in the world. It's a great opportunity for someone looking to leverage their retail/retail services background with a growing, global corporation.

$80K-$100K base + performance bonus package + company car

]]>Simulation Engineer (multiple positions)http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/11/14/simulation-engineer-multiple-positions.htmlEditor2011-11-14T22:03:00ZMetro DetroitA leading engineering services company is looking for 1-4 simulation/digital processing engineers. Great opportunity for engineers looking to grow or utilize their simulation expertise within the automation industry.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Writing high level code, working with various simulation software packages/applications, including: Delmia, Roboguide, Ergo, Witness and Robot Studio.
  • Supporting the development and evaluation of plant layouts and process flows.
  • Evaluating tool designs to ensure process capabilities.
  • Modeling components in simulation software from customer-supplied electronic or hard copy drawings.
  • Generating required simulations as required by the project, including block studies, discrete event studies and/or full tooling simulations, with or without downloadable programs.
  • Identifying new business leads and informing leadership of opportunity.
  • Supporting additional projeccts as needed.

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

  • Four-year technical degree in a related field
  • Experience within the automation/simulation field
  • Familiarity with common CAD packages
  • Familiarity with field work and/or robotic programming
  • Willingness to travel frequently.
  • Demonstrated professional attitude and customer service skills

50K-85K, depending on experience. Direct hire.

]]>Mechanical Design Engineerhttp://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/9/14/mechanical-design-engineer.htmlEditor2011-09-14T17:46:24ZSyracuse NYLeading manufacturer and integrator of automated packaging systems has a critical-fill opening for  a mechanical design engineer. This thriving corporation is looking for an engineer with both design and project engineering capabilities.

Experience within the robotics and/or packaging equipment industry is preferred.

Candidate will design custom automation for packaging, palletizing and other material handling applications. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • 5-10 years' experience in a design-build manufacturing environment
  • Ability to multi-task and work to aggressive project timelines
  • Ability to serve as both a creative design resource and a customer liaison
  • Experience integrating articulated robots into an overall automation system
  • Experience with AutoCAD Inventor or similar 3-D package
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering

$60K-$80K base salary; relocation assistance available.

]]>Senior Mechanical Design Engineerhttp://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/7/14/senior-mechanical-design-engineer.htmlEditor2011-07-14T23:31:08ZMI Traverse CityThriving automation integrator located in Northern Michigan seeks a seasoned mechanical design engineer with experience developing custom automation systems/machinery.

The successful candidate will have 5-10 years+ experience working as a mechanical design engineer/designer within the robotics, capital equipment, systems integration or related field.

Solidworks experience is strongly preferred, but will consider candidates with custom automation design experience using other 3-D software packages.

Experience within the welding, assembly or material handling sectors is desirable.

$60K-80K base, plus company incentive plan. Local candidates preferred, but relocation is available for an excellent candidate desiring to live in Northern Michigan.

 

]]>Engineering Manager - Simulationhttp://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/7/14/engineering-manager-simulation.htmlEditor2011-07-14T23:24:03ZMetro DetroitLeading automation/engineering services company is seeking a seasoned technical/engineering leader with specific experience in simulation for a new opportunity within this entrepreneurial, fast-paced organization.

This is a great opportunity for an emerging or established engineering leader who wants opportunity to grow a business unit/group.

The successful candidate will be proficient in:

  • Development, coaching and supervision of engineering teams
  • Simulation - preferably Dassault Systemes, Siemens PLM and/or Delmia
  • Hardware or software design of automation systems
  • Time management/project management
  • Automotive and non-automotive applications for robotic automation

$90K-$110K base; minimal travel. Direct hire. Relocation assistance available.

]]>Field Service Engineer (3 openings)http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/5/12/field-service-engineer-3-openings.htmlEditor2011-05-12T21:36:54ZNY SyracuseGrowing, well-respected automation systems integrator within the packaging industry seeks two field service technician/engineers to support equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and customer support services.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have 1-2 years+ of electrical/mechanical maintenance experience, with exposure to PLCs strongly desired
  • Possess an associate's or bachelor's degree in applied technology, robotics or a related degree
  • Demonstrate outstanding troubleshooting and problem solving aptitude with capital equipment/automated systems
  • Possess strong customer service and client relations skills; the FSE serves as a front-line representative of the company at key customer locations
  • Be willing to travel 50-60% of the time

Experience with packaging/palletizing automation and/or robotic automation is preferred.

$40K-$50K base, plus travel incentive pay and per diem. Direct hire. Relocation assistance available.

]]>Controls/Project Engineer (CNC focus)http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2010/2/24/controlsproject-engineer-cnc-focus.htmlEditor2010-02-24T21:56:58ZSeattle WAThriving automation integrator seeks controls design/project engineer with current expertise with CNC applications to support its Seattle, WA location.

Must be familiar with overall system design, programming and project management. Company is a strategic partner of Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), so experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is a plus.

25% travel, mainly during system startup phase.

Broad base of application areas: aerospace, wood products, packaging/converting and food processing.

$75K-$95K base, plus additional field pay (~10K-20K)

Relocation assistance available.

]]>Controls Design Leader/Electrical Engineering Managerhttp://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2010/2/11/controls-design-leaderelectrical-engineering-manager.htmlEditor2010-02-11T18:44:03ZSyracuse NYLeading manufacturer/integrator of automated packaging and material handling systems seeks a seasoned controls design engineering leader/manager.

A critical position for this thriving firm, the selected candidate will lead a team of controls engineers to ensure successful design and development of controls systems and subsystems for multiple simultaneous projects according to established design standards/practices.

Ideal candidate will possess:

  • 5-7 years experience in the design-build manufacturing environment as a controls engineer
  • Management responsibilities (project management experience desires)
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Prior work experience within robotics, packaging machinery or capital equipment industries
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs
  • Ability to thrive as both a leader and technical engineer

65K-80K base; Relocation assistance provided

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