Executive - Autonomation Engineer

Executive - Autonomation Engineer

Based at MDS Ratmalana

The Bodywear Value Stream of MAS Holdings delivers end-to-end design, innovation and manufacturing solutions across lingerie, swimwear and next-to-skin categories. It brings together broad expertise in fit, comfort, performance and aesthetics to serve leading global brands at scale.

With design and innovation hubs in Sri Lanka, the USA, Canada and Hong Kong and manufacturing operations across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Kenya, Bodywear offers a diverse portfolio spanning bras, briefs, shapewear, sleepwear, performance bodywear and Olympic grade swimwear. The value stream portfolio includes Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Triumph, Speedo and Aerie. Positioned as a global centre of excellence, the Bodywear Value Stream combines advanced product innovation, technology-led solutions and operational scale to meet evolving consumer expectations across intimate and swim categories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect data on operation cycle times, applicable quantity etc. to calculate return of investment (ROI), degree of automation and viability in proposed projects.
• Finalize final design concepts after using various information gathering tools and processes such as brainstorming sessions, expert advice, market research, FMEA.
• Use CAD software to design related mechanical, pneumatic systems in machines and control system wiring in automated machines.
• Develop flowcharts / State Machine diagrams of machines according to its desired functionality and perform control system programming and debugging.
• Lead fabrication of mechanical systems and wiring and manufacture of electrical/electronic control systems.
• Design Printed Circuit Boards for automated machine control systems.
• Perform in-house and factory testing and validate requirements related to quality of the product, easiness of the user/operator, reliability of machine etc.
• Prepare machine user manuals and perform basic training for the machine users.
• Lead transferring of machine technical details to Bulk Manufacturing Department to mass produce the machine for other factories within MAS.
• Research and innovate new systems in relation to textile manufacturing autonomation, including external bodies.
• Develop autonomation systems to support manufacturing strategy.
• Conduct regular market surveys to identify impactful technologies/Solutions to the business Validated solutions to be commercialised adhering to Engineering validation testing (EVT), Design Validation Testing (DVT) and Production Validation testing (PVT) guidelines.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree in Engineering
• Prior experience would be an advantage (Ideally 1-2 years)
• Knowledge on mechanical and electrical control systems.
• Good mechanical system design, simulation and prototyping skills (mechanical).
• Electrical system design, simulation and wiring skills (electrical).
• PLC and embedded systems programming skills (electrical/electronic).
• PCB design and manufacturing (electrical/electronic).
• Pneumatic circuits design and implementation skills (mechanical).
• Software development skills for designing Graphical User Interfaces (electronic/computer).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good training skills.
• Sound knowledge on research methodology