Automation Engineer

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Full Time Geiger Automotive USA Inc., Suwanee, GA, US

Salary Range: $90,688.00 To $90,688.00 Annually

JOB TITLE:

Automation Engineer

JOB DUTIES:

The Automation Engineer supports industrial automation systems within an injection molding manufacturing environment. The position is responsible for programming, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLC-controlled equipment, robotic systems, and vision systems to ensure efficient and reliable production operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program and support 3-axis and 6-axis robotic systems used in injection molding production environments.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems, including Siemens, Omron, and Benchoff platforms.
• Diagnose and resolve automation issues involving electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and complete required documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance, tooling, and production personnel to support production goals.
• Fabricate repair parts using shop equipment to support automation systems.
• Perform startup and commissioning of injection molding machines (IMMs).
• Install, program, and support industrial vision systems, including Keyence and IFM platforms.
• Install and program End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) for robotic applications.
• Configure and troubleshoot Engel injection molding machine interfaces.
• Configure and troubleshoot Krauss Maffei injection molding machine interfaces.
• Perform programming and troubleshooting for KUKA robotic systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field (or foreign equivalent)
• 2 years of experience in Automation engineering or a related occupation involving PLC programming, robot programming, and injection molding automation systems.