Industrial Automation Engineer, Injection Molding & Metal Processing

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$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Onsite: Gainesville, GA |
Hours: 07:30 am – 04:30 pm |
Reporting to: Business Unit Manager

Imagine this

It’s 7:30 am. You step onto the production floor where four automated assembly lines and a mix of molding and metal-processing cells are waiting for your expertise. An alarm flashes; you trace it through a Siemens PLC routine (STL), teach a robot move on a KUKA, verify parameters, then commission a new measurement system. By afternoon, your observations turn into a scoped mini-project to eliminate recurrence and shave cycle time.

Your mission

Be the hands‑on problem solver (≈80% troubleshooting, ≈20% projects) who stabilizes, optimizes, and advances our automation.

• Conduct capability studies on machines/processes and deploy improvements.
• Support FMEA, APQP, and Control Plan creation and reviews to embed quality.
• Develop investment ideas; evaluate quotes and recommend suppliers for indirect materials.
• Lead complex equipment/process commissioning and acceptance testing.
• Define process parameters; write and update work instructions.
• Create automation concepts for new programs in collaboration with Industrial Engineering.
• Perform feasibility reviews of functions, layouts, and electrical designs; select/modify components.
• Design and implement compact, complex process solutions; extend existing installations.
• Program machine controls; teach Motoman Yaskawa and KUKA robots.
• Safeguard machinery and installations; execute feasibility trials and specifications.
• Identify savings; drive data‑backed process optimization (including DOE).
• Engage in 8D problem solving; analyze difficult alarms; eliminate root causes.
• Maintain automation maintenance history and share updates via SharePoint.
• Support cross‑BU issues tied to complex changes or faults.
• Investigate complaints; define and implement corrective actions.
• Plan spare parts needs and initiate procurement.
• Train and onboard employees; create training content; supervise interns and bachelor students.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, company/BU standards, and safety rules.
• Partner with Quality to verify parameters and check quality‑related devices.
• Provide on‑call support when needed.

• BS in Engineering and 3+ years relevant experience, or AS with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Siemens PLC proficiency (STL); PLC troubleshooting/programming strength.
• Robot experience:
  Motoman Yaskawa and KUKA.
• CAD capability (CREO preferred) and knowledge of servo drives.
• Hands‑on integration of automation components.
• Electrical troubleshooting across 24V DC, 110V AC, 230V AC, 400V AC, 480V AC.
• Disciplined documentation; 5‑Why and 8D root‑cause methods.

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, Medical, Vision insurance
• Company Paid Life insurance
• Company Paid Short term and Long term disability insurance
• 15
  
  Days of paid time‑off and 10 paid holidays

• Exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection and slip resistant safety toe shoes

IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship at this time

If building reliable, safe, and efficient automation energizes you, we’d love to see your application.

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