Automation Engineer
Micro Stamping Corporation•Franklin Township, NJ
About The Position
The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining automated manufacturing systems that improve production efficiency, consistency, and cost performance. This role drives automation strategy by identifying capable vendors, developing system concepts, and ensuring successful integration of automation into manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
- 3–7 years of experience in automation, process improvement, or manufacturing engineering
- Experience with IQ, OQ, PQ validation processes and protocols required
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and develop effective solutions
- Proven ability to independently design cost-effective, functional automation systems meeting complex requirements
- Programming and debugging PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems
- Allen Bradley (RSLogix 5000), FactoryTalk, RSLinx
- MS Office Suite; Minitab or similar statistical tools
- Blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA / GR&R)
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments (injection molding, metal stamping, etc.) strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Designs and implements automated manufacturing systems that increase capacity, improve uptime, and ensure repeatable performance
- Develops and integrates control systems (PLC, HMI, robotics, vision) to ensure safe, error-proof, and efficient operation
- Programs, debugs, and optimizes robotic and automated systems on the shop floor
- Interfaces automation with manufacturing equipment including welding, cutting, stamping, forming, inspection, and assembly systems
- Identifies, evaluates, and collaborates with automation vendors to deliver high-quality system builds
- Reviews and approves system designs, assembly drawings, and tooling components to ensure functionality and manufacturability
- Supports development and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities to ensure systems meet regulatory and performance requirements
- Leads automation projects from concept through full production implementation, ensuring alignment with technical, cost, and timeline objectives
- Develops and evaluates cost estimates, production rates, and design feasibility to support decision-making
- Drives cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful system integration and project execution
- Identifies and executes continuous improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance
- Develops robust, repeatable manufacturing processes that meet defined run rates, scrap targets, and process capability requirements
- Provides technical support and troubleshooting for automated and robotic systems to minimize downtime and sustain performance
- Develops preventative maintenance strategies and standard work instructions to ensure long-term system reliability
- Creates and maintains bills of material to support system builds, maintenance, and spare parts management
- Continuously improves system performance through monitoring, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
