Automation & Robotics Engineer

About the Opportunity

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An industry-leading advanced manufacturing company supporting the aerospace sector is seeking an experienced Automation & Robotics Engineer to join its growing engineering team.

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This is a highly visible, project-driven position where you'll lead automation initiatives from concept through production launch while helping modernize a rapidly expanding manufacturing operation.

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With significant investments planned over the next several years—including new automated equipment, robotics, and manufacturing technologies—this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working alongside a collaborative leadership team in a growing facility.

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If you enjoy building automation systems, managing capital projects, and being on the manufacturing floor solving complex engineering challenges, this is an outstanding opportunity.

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What You'll Do

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• Lead automation and capital equipment projects from concept, specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and production launch.
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• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and improve industrial automation systems supporting advanced manufacturing operations.
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• Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI, SCADA, robotics, and industrial control systems.
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• Program, integrate, and troubleshoot ABB and FANUC robotic systems.
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• Serve as a hands-on engineering resource supporting automated production equipment and manufacturing processes.
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• Analyze equipment performance, downtime, and process data to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
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• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams to improve safety, reliability, quality, and throughput.
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• Support equipment integration, process validation, automation upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Develop and maintain controls documentation, electrical drawings, PLC backups, troubleshooting guides, and operating procedures.
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• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase equipment reliability.
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• Manage multiple automation projects simultaneously while maintaining project timelines and priorities.
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What We're Looking For

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• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
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• Approximately 5+ years of automation, robotics, controls, or manufacturing engineering experience.
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• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects from concept through implementation.
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• Strong experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
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• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting ABB and/or FANUC industrial robots.
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• Experience with HMI, SCADA, industrial networking, motion control, sensors, VFDs, and servo systems.
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• Strong troubleshooting skills within automated manufacturing environments.
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• Experience supporting capital equipment projects and manufacturing process improvements.
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• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
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• Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills.
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• Comfortable spending significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting production and automation systems.
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Preferred Background

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Experience in one or more of the following industries:

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• Aerospace Manufacturing
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• Advanced Manufacturing
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• Automotive
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• Industrial Manufacturing
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• Metal Processing
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• Robotics Integration
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• High-Speed Automation
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• Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
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Why Join Us?

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• Highly visible engineering role with long-term career growth.
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• Facility expected to grow substantially over the next several years.
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• Major investments in automation, robotics, and manufacturing technology.
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• Opportunity to own projects from concept through production launch.
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• Collaborative engineering culture with supportive leadership.
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• Hands-on role where you'll make measurable improvements to manufacturing operations.
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• Relocation assistance available.
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sAutomation Engineer • Robotics Engineer • Controls Engineer • Automation Controls Engineer • Manufacturing Engineer • Industrial Automation • Allen-Bradley PLC • Rockwell Automation • Studio 5000 • ControlLogix • CompactLogix • ABB Robotics • FANUC Robotics • Robot Programming • Industrial Robotics • HMI • SCADA • FactoryTalk • Motion Control • Servo Systems • VFD • Industrial Networking • Capital Projects • Continuous Improvement • Lean Manufacturing • Process Improvement • Equipment Integration • Manufacturing Engineering • Project Engineering • Root Cause Analysi

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