Automation Engineer

Purpose of the Role:

Automation Engineer designs, programs, and maintains automated equipment and control systems to optimize production efficiency, safety, and product quality on the production floor. Willingness to work in a low automation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Integration: Develop specifications for automated manufacturing cells, robotics, and material handling systems.
• Programming & Controls: Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Testing & Validation: Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning of new machinery.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data and perform root cause analysis to reduce downtime.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with maintenance, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical faults and implement corrective actions.

• Implementing and working with cobots and end effectors.
• Read wire diagrams.
• Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Technical Knowledge: Hands-on experience with PLC ladder logic, industrial networks, sensors, and robotics (such as FANUC or Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms).
• Methodologies: Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or GMP/FDA regulatory standards depending on the industry.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional communication abilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: APICS Certification preferred but not required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, walk, stand, and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee frequently lifts up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires exposure to manufacturing plant environment where the temperature may vary hot or cold and the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses are required. The typical noise level is moderate when in plant environment. Exposure to vibration, fumes or airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts.