Automation Engineer

Position Summary

Design, lead, and facilitate the implementation of automation, robotic, and vision inspection technology in manufacturing to reduce the need for production labour, improve safety, and reduce process variation to improve process yield.

The Automation Engineer will work together with the CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, quality and operations teams.

• Must have ability to deal with people at a cross‑functional level. Position requires ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form to present information and respond to inquiries from employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Analyzes the current manufacturing processes in the CNC Machining, Injection Molding, and Assembly departments.
• Develops automated solutions to improve safety, quality and productivity of the process. Automation projects should be selected to support the Divisional Strategy, annual plans, and site transformation plans, and maximize payback to the organization. The projects should include areas with high labor content, or processes that are repetitive (dull), have high safety risk as determined through ergonomic or job safety analysis, or in dirty environments.
• Develops innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of automation technologies and advanced manufacturing processes including conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from the operators/production technicians.
• Refines and enhances processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing / production principles and techniques to areas of production. Recommends product changes / improvements to Product Engineers.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Coordinates input that may cross multiple teams or areas; makes recommendations and implements changes.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements. Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g., design of experiment, SPC) that may result in changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Evaluates capital equipment investments and prepares cost justifications. Designs and prepares concept drawings of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment. Manages the overall implementations of capital equipment projects.
• Develops tooling and fixtures for new products and processes and works with tooling vendors to supply such designs. Identifies and implements solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.
• Prepares documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures. Prepares reports summarizing analyzed process information and trends.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents Company on specific projects, leads and participates in project teams.

• Bachelor's Degree in related Engineering or Technology field and 5-7 years’ experience in designing and implementing automation systems in manufacturing including mechatronics, collaborative robots.
• A strong understanding of computer programming relevant to automation, excellent computer proficiency (including CAD).
• Good to excellent math skills and familiarity with personal computer and experience with CAD software (Inventor / EdgeCAM, CIMCAD) required for creating process prints, designing tools, fixtures, and gauges.
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands‑on capabilities to work on projects without supervision.
• Experience in the CNC machining process and injection molding process is a plus.
• Experience in automated vision inspection systems is a plus.

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental,…