Engineer II

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. – Manufacturing & Operations Engineer

• Lead and participate in cross‑functional teams to resolve manufacturing, quality, and equipment‑related issues through root cause analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions.
• Design, develop, implement, and integrate production equipment, electrical control systems, pneumatic systems, and related manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and analyze key manufacturing performance indicators (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity) and implement actions to achieve operational targets.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives by providing engineering expertise to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize automated manufacturing systems including PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, robots, sensors, and industrial communication networks.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through waste elimination, cycle time reduction, material savings, automation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide technical support and training to production, maintenance, and engineering personnel as required.
• Develop, modify, and debug PLC programs to support new equipment installations, process improvements, and production requirements.
• Maintain, update, and control all engineering documentation, including process specifications, work instructions, equipment records, drawings, and program backups for the assigned Assembly area.
• Support new model launches, equipment installations, and process validation activities to ensure successful implementation and production readiness.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Suppliers, and Corporate Engineering teams to achieve production and business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with OMRON PLC programming software, including CX‑Programmer and SYSWIN.
• Knowledge of quality and manufacturing tools, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Process Quality Control Tables (PQCT).
• Experience supporting high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with automated assembly processes, robotics, vision systems, and industrial controls.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management skills with experience supporting new product launches and equipment integration.
• Ability to analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, effectively in Business English.

• Work in a manufacturing environment that may include equipment noise, temperature variations, and dust.
• Perform job duties that require standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and moving throughout the workday.
• Work safely in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Communicate, observe, and interpret information necessary to perform job duties, with or without assistive devices.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions related to safety, quality, and operations.
• Occasionally move or handle tools, materials, equipment, or documents.
• When required, lift or move items up to 10 pounds without assistance.
• When lifting, pushing, pulling, or transporting heavier items (up to 50 pounds or more), company‑provided assistive or mechanical devices will be used.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status, and national origin.