Manufacturing Engineer - Robotics

Hamilton Company•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer works under general supervision to maintain, improve, and optimize manufacturing processes for the Robotics division. The role supports manufacturing quality, line yield, process compliance, production troubleshooting, and operator training. It also involves analyzing new products and design concepts for manufacturability, planning and conducting process and tooling tests, and identifying and executing production improvement projects from concept through implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a similar engineering discipline.
0–1 years of experience in a manufacturing or equipment engineering position at a production facility.
Strong technical understanding of mechanics and electromechanical equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot, determine root cause, and develop and implement corrective actions.
Ability to learn, adopt, and implement new technology quickly.
Ability to prioritize projects based on organizational directives.
Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive attitude.
Written and oral communication skills, with the ability to listen effectively and apply listening skills in daily practice.
Willingness to develop leadership skills, including mentoring, informal training, leading by example, and team building.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automation, PLC programming, or software programming.
Experience or certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

Maintain assembly documentation and production routings.
Identify and execute production improvement projects from concept to implementation, including component design and system design reviews.
Analyze new products and design concepts for manufacturability and present recommendations and possible solutions.
Take responsibility for line yield in assigned areas.
Support internal manufacturing quality and external customer experience quality in assigned areas.
Plan and execute testing to verify the performance of assembly processes and tooling.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with performance, regulatory, and safety standards.
Document project descriptions, technical specifications, testing data, and implementation notes.
Clearly present manufacturing-related designs and processes at design review meetings.
Troubleshoot production floor issues and implement corrective actions, including tooling or fixture design changes and collaboration with R&D on product design changes.
Train manufacturing operators on new or revised process instructions and tooling.
Demonstrate competency with internal systems, including ECOs, IS, MRP, and CAD software.
Analyze production processes and equipment for improvement opportunities, develop project proposals, and execute projects to completion.