Bulldog Factory Automation

Help shape the future of industrial innovation

At Bulldog Factory Automation, our mission is to design, manufacture and integrate the most reliable & cost-effective systems in a timely manner, while exceeding our customers’ expectations.

As a member of our team, you will be encouraged to work on projects that will challenge you professionally and you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the latest technologies and processes in automation.

You will work closely with our talented internal teams, as well as industry experts within automation. Your leadership team is here to support you every step of the way and works hard to remove obstacles within our projects.

bulldog Factory automation perks

Competitive Salary

We offer a competitive salary, ensuring that our employees are fairly rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

Extra Vacation Days

As a token of our appreciation for our employees' commitment, we provide extra vacation days to encourage work-life balance and rejuvenation.

Good Working Enviroment

Our company takes pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment, where creativity, collaboration, and mutual respect thrive among our team members.

Employee Benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package, encompassing health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and various wellness initiatives.

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The Controls Project Engineer is responsible for the Design, Documentation, and overseeing of Programming as well as the building of custom Robotic Automation Systems.
Summary
The Controls Project Engineer is responsible for the Design, Documentation, and overseeing Programming, and the building of custom Robotic Automation Systems. This position requires a strong technical ability in the fields of controls and electrical design and is for a motivated individual who enjoys a variety of responsibility. A drive to learn and expand skills and responsibilities is a must.
Pay
$40.00-$55.00
Essential Functions
  • Documentation of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and cooling systems (i.e.: schematics, ladder diagrams, etc.)
  • Analyze proposal product, equipment, customer specifications and process requirements to conceive and produce a practical controls design within the limitations defined by cost, time and the availability of equipment or components.
  • Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost
  • Assist in the establishment of controls standards for new designs or modifications to the controls of existing equipment or process when required.
  • Develop controls designs, both hardware and software, that are compliant with customer specifications and industry standards.
  • Assist in the De-bugging of the control’s functions, after assembly to ensure programs met engineering criteria.
  • System design and specification including bill of materials, wiring schematics, programming, simulation, testing, installation, start-up, debugging and troubleshooting of equipment and systems.
  • Knowledge of standard industrial panel designs and components
  • Ability to interact professionally with other departments, customers and suppliers
  • Other functions as assigned by Management.
Skills & Abilities
  • Required minimum 5 years’ experience with AutoCAD
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Experience with Fieldbus technologies (ex: Ethernet, IOLink)
  • Experience using PLC and HMI development tools including RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
  • Experience with Risk Assessments and Lock Out/Tag Out
  • Standard industrial panel designs & components
  • Wiring methods
  • Power distribution wiring
  • Communications layout
  • Voltage levels and types and their isolation
  • Component sizing and wiring
  • Capable of reading electrical drawings in JIC as well as IEC standards
  • Machine labeling syntax of electrical wiring, components, hoses, etc. and how to document this information in the schematics
  • Interfacing and communication with devices; analog, fieldbus, etc. 
Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of direct industry experience.
  • Experience in Controls Estimating and Controls Build
  • Understand and able to apply CE, UL, NFPA, RIA, etc. electrical requirements and standards to designs
  • Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and how these systems interact
  • Familiarity with interfacing to and programming FANUC, ABB, and KUKA robots.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, taking on several projects at once.
  • Ability to analyze problems, specify and implement solutions.
  • Requires excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to find ways to work under pressure and still make deadlines without cutting corners or endangering the integrity of the equipment and/or the employer as a whole.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to participate in internal training to expand technical background
  • Willing to travel locally and long-distance to customer sites when needed 
Working Conditions
  • Must be able to work in a professional office environment as well as a manufacturing environment
  • Expectation of an average of 45 – 50 hours per week
  • Ability to travel up to 15%
  • May be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, and occasionally chemical fumes.
  • The noise level within the manufacturing floor may be faint to moderate, and occasionally loud.
  • Eyewear is mandatory while in the manufacturing area
  • Safety shoes such as hard soled shoes are to be worn in the manufacturing area
  • Must be able to work overtime when required as job permits 
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time if necessary
  • Must be able to bend, and lift objects up to 35 pounds if required
 

The Lead PLC Programmer is responsible for Programming, and the building of custom Robotic Automation Systems.

Summary

The Lead PLC Programmer is responsible for Programming, and the building of custom Robotic Automation Systems. This position requires a strong technical ability in the fields of controls and electrical design and is for a motivated individual who enjoys a variety of responsibility. A drive to learn and expand skills and responsibilities is a must.

Pay

$25.00-$55.00

Essential Functions
  • Analyze proposal product, equipment, customer specifications and process requirements to conceive and produce a practical software design
  • Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost
  • Assist in the establishment of controls standards for new designs or modifications to the controls of existing equipment or process when required.
  • Develop software, that is compliant with customer specifications and industry standards.
  • Assist in the De-bugging of the control’s functions, after assembly to ensure programs met engineering criteria.
  • System programming, simulation, testing, installation, start-up, debugging and troubleshooting of equipment and systems.
  • Ability to interact professionally with other departments, customers and suppliers
  • Other functions as assigned by Management.
Skills & Abilities
  • AutoCAD experience a plus
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Experience with Fieldbus technologies (ex: Ethernet, IOLink)
  • Experience using PLC and HMI development tools including RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
  • Capable of reading electrical drawings in JIC as well as IEC standards
  • Interfacing and communication with devices; analog, fieldbus, etc.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of direct industry experience.
  • Familiarity with interfacing to and programming FANUC, ABB, and KUKA robots.
  • Understand and able to apply NFPA, RIA, etc. electrical requirements and standards to designs
  • Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and how these systems interact
  • Strong communication and Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, taking on several projects at once.
  • Ability to analyze problems, specify solutions and implement solutions.
  • Requires excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to find ways to work under pressure and still make deadlines without cutting corners or endangering the integrity of the equipment and/or the employer as a whole.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to participate in internal training to expand technical background
  • Willing to travel locally and long-distance to customer sites.
Working Conditions
  • Must be able to work in a professional office environment as well as a manufacturing environment
  • Expectation of an average of 45 – 50 hours per week
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • May be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, and occasionally chemical fumes.
  • The noise level within the manufacturing floor may be faint to moderate, and occasionally loud.
  • Eyewear is mandatory while in the manufacturing area
  • Safety shoes such as hard soled shoes are to be worn in the manufacturing area
  • Must be able to work overtime when required as job permits 
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time if necessary
  • Must be able to bend, and lift objects up to 35 pounds if required

 

The Controls Designer is responsible for the Design and Documentation of custom Robotic Automation Systems.
Summary
The Controls Designer is responsible for the Design and Documentation of custom Robotic Automation Systems. This position requires a strong technical ability in the fields of controls and electrical design and is for a motivated individual who enjoys a variety of responsibility. A drive to learn and expand skills and responsibilities is a must.
Pay
$25.00-$55.00
Essential Functions
  • Documentation of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and cooling systems (i.e.: schematics, etc.)
  • Analyze proposal product, equipment, customer specifications and process requirements to conceive and produce a practical controls design
  • Develop controls designs, that are compliant with customer specifications and industry standards.
  • System design and specification including bill of materials, wiring schematics.
  • Ability to interact professionally with other departments, customers and suppliers
  • Other functions as assigned by Management 
Skills & Abilities
  • Required minimum 3 years’ experience with AutoCAD
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Experience with Fieldbus technologies (ex: Ethernet, IOLink)
  • Standard industrial panel designs & components
  • Wiring methods
  • Power distribution wiring
  • Communications layout
  • Component sizing and wiring
  • Familiarity with CE, UL, NFPA, RIA, etc.
  • Capable of reading electrical drawings in JIC as well as IEC standards
  • Machine labeling syntax of electrical wiring, components, hoses, etc. and how to document this information in the schematics 
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years of direct industry experience.
  • Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and how these systems interact.
  • Familiarity with interfacing to FANUC, ABB, and KUKA robots.
  • Requires excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Willing to travel locally and long-distance to customer sites to do field checks.
  • Willingness to participate in internal training to expand technical background
Working Conditions
  • Must be able to work in a professional office environment as well as a manufacturing environment
  • Expectation of an average of 45 – 50 hours per week
  • Ability to travel up to 5%
  • May be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, and occasionally chemical fumes.
  • The noise level within the manufacturing floor may be faint to moderate, and occasionally loud.
  • Eyewear is mandatory while in the manufacturing area
  • Safety shoes such as hard soled shoes are to be worn in the manufacturing area
  • Must be able to work overtime when required as job permits
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time if necessary
  • Must be able to bend, and lift objects up to 35 pounds if required 
 
The System Layout Engineer is responsible for preparing layout designs of varying processes that pertain to automated welding systems.
Summary
The System Layout Engineer is responsible for preparing layout designs of varying processes that pertain to automated welding systems.
Pay
$20.00-$28.00
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Essential Functions
  • Translate 3D models to 2D designs for layout of equipment.
  • Position tools per provided simulation templates.
  • Add necessary fencing, cable tray, and all controls equipment.
  • Determine and verify all cable lengths are to the size needed.
  • Collaborate with processing, design, and simulation department to complete layout.
  • Ability to understand and apply customer standards.
  • Create BOM’s for all equipment orders.
  • Other functions as assigned by Management.
Skills & Abilities
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and how these systems interact.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Willing to travel locally and long-distance to customer sites to do field checks when needed.
Education and Experience
  • Minimum 2 years of direct industry experience
  • 2 years’ experience with AutoCAD required.
Working Conditions
  • May be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, and occasionally chemical fumes.
  • The noise level within the manufacturing floor may be faint to moderate, and occasionally loud.
  • Eyewear is mandatory while in the manufacturing area.
  • Safety shoes such as hard soled shoes are to be worn in the manufacturing area.
  • Must be able to work overtime when required as job permits.
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at a computer.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time if needed.
  • Must be able to bend, and lift objects up to 35 pounds if required.
 
To lead cross functional resources towards cost, quality, customer satisfaction and timing objectives with respect to design and construction of automated assembly systems or tooling weld lines and conveyors.
Summary
To lead cross functional resources towards cost, quality, customer satisfaction and timing objectives with respect to design and construction of automated assembly systems or tooling weld lines and conveyors.
Pay
$85,000 – $130,000
Essential Functions
  • Manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Manage automation projects from concept, design, manufacturing, and installation.
  • Responsible for handling budget oversight on assigned projects.
  • Communication departmental execution with respect to budget and timing goals.
  • Provide platforms for discussions relative to proposals for new tools and integrations with existing systems.
  • Communicate open issue priorities, facilitate closure of open issues.
  • Manage project changes as they occur and ensure proper techniques in rearranging schedule, costs, or scope.
  • Ensure all project changes are communicated accurately to all relevant departments (Engineering, Purchasing, etc.)
  • Developing detailed project plans and ensuring resource availability and allocation.
  • Other functions as assigned by Management. 
Skills & Abilities
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Experience troubleshooting problems, finding solutions, and implementing those solutions.
  • Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and how these systems interact.
  • Strong understanding of processes, budgets, and full responsibility of all programs in relation to project management.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Willing to travel locally and long-distance to customer sites to do field checks when needed. 
Education and Experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Program Management
  • PMP Certification a plus
  • Experience with Microsoft Project required.
  • Experience in automotive with a tier one supplier a plus
  • Experience working with a team-based environment.
Working Conditions
  • May be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, and occasionally chemical fumes.
  • The noise level within the manufacturing floor may be faint to moderate, and occasionally loud.
  • Eyewear is mandatory while in the manufacturing area.
  • Safety shoes such as hard soled shoes are to be worn in the manufacturing area.
  • Must be able to work overtime when required as job permits.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time if necessary.
  • Typically sits for extended periods of time at a computer.
  • Must be able to bend, and lift objects up to 35 pounds if required.
 
The Manager of Project Management is responsible for managing and directing the work of all Project Managers while providing managerial support for multiple projects.
Summary
The Manager of Project Management is responsible for managing and directing the work of all Project Managers while providing managerial support for multiple projects.
Pay
$150,000
Essential Functions
  • Oversee multiple projects concurrently.
  • Organize programs and activities in accordance with the objectives of the organization.
  • Developing a department budget and a proper operation plan for executing projects
  • Overseeing a team of Project Managers with varying responsibilities
  • Implementing and managing changes with the project timeline when necessary
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction within all concurrent projects
  • Drive, manage, monitor, and report the timely delivery of program results.
  • Maintaining timelines for all current projects and ensuring proper procedures are being recorded.
  • Develop program processes and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Report of cumulative job performance roll up monthly.
  • Contributing directly to quote hours for the Project Management department.
  • Other functions as assigned by Management. 
Skills & Abilities
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Experience troubleshooting problems, finding solutions, and implementing those solutions.
  • Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics and how these systems interact.
  • Strong understanding of processes, budgets, and full responsibility of all programs in relation to project management.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Willing to travel locally and long-distance to customer sites to do field checks when needed. 
Education and Experience
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in Program Management
  • PMP Certification a plus
  • Experience with Microsoft Project required.
  • Experience in automotive with a tier one supplier a plus
  • Experience directing and managing a team.
Working Conditions
  • May be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, and occasionally chemical fumes.
  • The noise level within the manufacturing floor may be faint to moderate, and occasionally loud.
  • Eyewear is mandatory while in the manufacturing area.
  • Safety shoes such as hard soled shoes are to be worn in the manufacturing area.
  • Must be able to work overtime when required as job permits. 
Physical Demands
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time if necessary.
  • Typically sits for extended periods of time at a computer.
  • Must be able to bend, and lift objects up to 35 pounds if required.
 
To review, analyze, and develop engineered solutions for the automotive manufacturing sector.
Summary
To review, analyze, and develop engineered solutions for the automotive manufacturing sector.
Pay
$80,000 – $120,000
Essential Functions
  • Responsible to develop, create, and coordinate proposals which will be communicated to engineering, estimating, project management, purchasing, sales, planning, and documentation departments.
  • Must be familiar with current manufacturing processes used in BIW
  • Direct experience designing and/or processing automation systems and related tooling for the automotive sector
  • Other functions as assigned by Management.
Qualifications / Skills
  • Specialized training in the use of CAD/engineering software
  • Must be familiar with Catia to view and manipulate product
  • Must have AutoCAD experience to produce layout proposal
  • Familiar with geometry requirements for locating and welding
  • Experience with mechanical, controls, and robotic uses in an automation environment
 
To supervise and support the installation of projects at customer locations and following the project to completion. Provide guidance to personnel and coordination of additional personnel.
Summary
To supervise and support the installation of projects at customer locations and following the project to completion. Provide guidance to personnel and coordination of additional personnel.
Pay
$30 – $42
Essential Functions
  • To examine and review all relevant blueprints, schematic drawings and layouts to determine appropriate work procedures and the necessary sequence of work operations.
  • Ability to help in all departments of the install when needed in relation to: Build, Pipe, and Wire
  • Follow up on project reports and communicating with customers on a daily basis.
  • Effectively communicate with the Engineering department on status of current project changes and updates
  • Organize material, lead and provide technical direction to outside contractors and internal personnel.
  • Ensuring safety of all assigned individuals on the road with the job
  • Work in other manufacturing areas when not on install, such as: Machining, Build, Pipe, and Wire.
  • Other functions as assigned by Management.
Qualifications / Skills
  • 5 years of experience working in automotive tooling in an industrial environment.
  • Experience working for an Automotive supplier is preferred.
  • Ability to lead and coordinate projects from all aspects of installation
  • Ability to safely operate, and obtain necessary certification to operate, equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, etc.
  • Must be able to work to timelines and budgets
  • Ability to work well in a “Team-Based” environment.
  • Must be able and willing to work overtime and travel to customer sites
 
We are looking for an experienced Cost Estimator that has knowledge of quoting the entire body in white tooling systems. 
Summary
We are looking for an experienced Cost Estimator that has knowledge of quoting entire body in white tooling systems. Experience working with a tier one automotive supplier.
Pay
$80,000 – $150,000
Essential Functions
  • Quote systems based on supplied process from engineering.
  • Prepare cycle time analysis, conceptual drawings, sequence of operations, and technical descriptions of machine stations and major system components.
  • Set estimated margins on all jobs
  • Estimates costs of new equipment or capital investment necessary for production.
  • Work with project management to negotiate changes and costs on projects, negotiates these changes with customers; when required.
  • Review sketches, engineering data or other RFQ information so as to determine the items to be quoted.
  • Work in a team-based environment and be able to interact professionally with all employees and customers.
  • Willingness to assist within other areas of the company in regards to component quoting and line processing.
  • Other functions as assigned by management
Qualifications / Skills
  • Minimum four (4) years’ progressive experience in cost estimating
  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience within relevant industry (automotive)
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to interpret engineering layouts and data.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze financial data to estimate costs.
  • Experience in Processing
  • Experience quoting entire BIW tooling assembly systems preferred.
 
To develop design strategies, coordinate communication within the design team, present design ideas, and work closely with cross-functional groups to meet customer expectations and project timing.
Summary
To develop design strategies, coordinate communication within the design team, present design ideas, and work closely with cross-functional groups to meet customer expectations and project timing.
Pay
$100,000 – $160,000
Essential Functions
  • Develop creative and innovate engineered solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Review and study customer specifications, engineering schematics and other data in order to determine the design procedures needed to generate and release digital and/or hardcopy printouts related to the engineering and manufacturing requirements.
  • Perform necessary engineering calculations and proper material selection to satisfy the required design functionality.
  • Be knowledgeable of the release systems and procedures, and releases all the necessary detail drawings in digital and/or hardcopy formats per established requirements of the internal and external customers (for example release to purchasing for make/buy decision, input for controls design and engineering, and documents to support field installation and service personnel, direct digital transfers to customer systems).
  • Requires interacting with purchasing, manufacturing and finance groups
  • Track and manage Engineering open issues to on-time closure for project deliverables
  • Direct / Manage departments Engineering resources to complete development of the product.
  • Establish the deliverables for the Engineering department and ensure completion dates are met.
  • Call meetings as needed for Engineering group and communicate with customers in a timely manner.
  • Establish and maintain engineering project plan for product development to launch.
  • Track Engineering changes and relay these changes to the Project Management team.
  • Other functions as assigned by Management
Qualifications / Skills
  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent in experience and education combined
  • Minimum 8 years’ relevant industry experience
  • Experience working with CAD systems and software is a plus. Software such as: Unigraphics, NX, Fides, Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks and AutoCAD.
  • Highly preferred previous experience within the automotive industry of designing and tooling
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work extended hours and travel when needed. 
  • Ability to mentor
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize
 

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