Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & Advanced Processes

Cadence Inc • Watertown, CT

7d • $90,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cadence is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve advanced manufacturing equipment and processes. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working directly on the manufacturing floor—troubleshooting equipment, optimizing processes, and using automation and technology to improve quality, reliability, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Hands-on manufacturing engineering, equipment, or process troubleshooting experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel and provide support to other Cadence facilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Experience with automation, CNC machining, robotics, machine vision, heat treatment, or PLC-controlled equipment preferred.
• Experience with Keyence, SCARA robotics, SolidWorks, or IPSEN vacuum furnaces is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize vacuum heat treatment, including programming IPSEN vacuum furnaces, developing heat treat cycles, and troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot and improve CNC milling and trimming processes, including tooling, workholding, alignment, feeding systems, and process performance.
• Program and troubleshoot SCARA robots, bowl feeders, automated equipment, and pneumatic controls.
• Configure, tune, and troubleshoot Keyence vision and camera inspection systems.
• Support automated laser etching, electropolishing, passivation, cleaning, coating, inspection, and finishing processes.
• Perform and coordinate preventive and reactive equipment maintenance and technical troubleshooting.
• Analyze product quality feedback to identify and implement manufacturing process improvements.
• Create SolidWorks models and 2D drawings to support equipment, tooling, and process improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, contractors, and equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with other health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Paid vacation/PTO, sick time, holidays, and other paid leave.
• Other company-provided benefits, fringe benefits, and programs that may support employees' financial well-being, professional development, and overall quality of life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level