About The Role

Join our team as a Manufacturing Automation Engineer, where you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing automation solutions to improve production processes. You will serve as the primary technical owner for automation projects, collaborating closely with various teams and transitioning ownership to Manufacturing Engineering for sustaining support and continuous improvement. Key competencies include automation system architecture, design for automation, production process optimization, and cross-functional technical leadership.

Identifying, developing, and implementing automation solutions across production processes to improve throughput, quality, repeatability, safety, and cost efficiency.
Owning automation projects from concept development through equipment commissioning and production launch, including defining equipment specifications and managing automation suppliers.
Driving improvements in OEE, yield, uptime, cycle time, and labor efficiency through automation initiatives, and standardizing automation design practices across manufacturing lines.
The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing process knowledge with automation expertise and plays a critical role in designing products and processes that are optimized for scalable automated production
Experience managing external automation vendors and integrators
Experience implementing automated manufacturing systems in high-volume or advanced manufacturing environments
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
Strong understanding of industrial automation systems including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, pneumatics, servo systems, and machine vision
5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, process engineering, or production equipment development
Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills
Experience with manufacturing process development, PFMEA, validation methodologies, and production launch activities
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and process flow documentation
Experience with automated assembly, test automation, or robotic material handling systems
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process control methodologies
Experience with controls programming, robot programming, or industrial networking
Knowledge of MES integration, traceability systems, and smart factory/Industry 4.0 concepts
Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, electronics, or advanced manufacturing industries
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or automation-related certifications are a plus

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