Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Design, implement, and optimize automated manufacturing assembly and test systems using PLCs, robotics, and industrial controls. Requires 3+ years in manufacturing automation, strong troubleshooting skills, and a bachelor's in engineering.
About the job
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
- Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, robotics, and industrial control systems.
- Support the installation, commissioning, and validation of new production equipment.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
- Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control system documentation, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
- Lead or support capital automation projects from concept through implementation.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
- Monitor equipment performance using data analysis and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
- Train production and maintenance personnel on new automation systems and equipment.
- Maintain spare parts inventories and support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, industrial controls, or process engineering.
- Experience programming PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or similar).
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, or DeviceNet.
- Experience with robotics integration and automated material handling systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical controls, sensors, actuators, servo systems, and VFDs.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and project management abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, IIoT, and data analytics.
- Knowledge of vision inspection systems and machine safety standards.
- Experience with SQL databases, Python, C#, or other programming languages.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Professional certifications in automation or controls engineering are a plus.
Skills
Plc Programming, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Robotics Integration, Scada, Hmi, Industrial Protocols, Ethernet/Ip, Modbus, Profinet, Electrical Schematics, Vfds, Iiot, Python, SQL
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