Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II

Solstice Advanced Materials•Spokane, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II here at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will provide technical leadership for manufacturing automation, robotics, and equipment reliability across the site. This role supports the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of FANUC robotic systems and other automated equipment while partnering with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams. A key responsibility is providing engineering support during weekend day-shift operations to minimize downtime, resolve automation issues, and improve equipment performance. This role will report to the Sr Maintenance Manager, and will work one of the following schedules: Day shift weekends, Friday-Monday day shift, or Thursday-Sunday day shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, technical degree, or 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing automation, FANUC robotic systems, and industrial production equipment
Working knowledge of PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
Experience troubleshooting automated equipment and manufacturing processes
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions during weekend operations

Nice To Haves

FANUC Robot Programming experience or certification
Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC platforms
Knowledge of HMI systems, industrial networking, vision systems, and servo controls
Experience supporting manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary engineering resource during weekend day-shift operations
Provide technical support for FANUC robots, PLCs, vision systems, controls, and automated production equipment
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, controls, and automation-related equipment failures
Partner with maintenance technicians and engineers to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions
Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for robotic and automated systems
Review equipment performance data and downtime trends to improve reliability and OEE
Create and maintain troubleshooting guides, maintenance procedures, and work instructions
Train and mentor maintenance technicians on robotic and automated systems
Develop training materials related to FANUC robot operation, programming, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, productivity, and automation performance
Ensure automation systems comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements
Participate in risk assessments, lockout/tagout reviews, and machine safeguarding improvements