LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Automation Engineer – Manufacturing Environment to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation initiatives, improve production efficiency, and play a key role in advancing smart manufacturing capabilities within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with automation systems while also contributing to process optimization and continuous improvement efforts.
The Automation Engineer will be responsible for supporting and enhancing automated systems across a production environment. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to drive improvements in equipment performance, reliability, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and refine automated equipment and control systems to streamline manufacturing operations.
- Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and related control systems.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement automation solutions to increase throughput and reduce downtime.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to electrical, mechanical, and control system components.
- Partner with internal teams and external vendors to support equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing production data and recommending enhancements.
- Ensure all systems adhere to established safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation including system configurations, procedures, and technical specifications.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline.
- Hands-on PLC programming experience.
- Strong working knowledge of industrial automation systems within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience troubleshooting and optimizing automated equipment.
- 3+ years of experience in automation engineering, controls engineering, or robotics within a production setting.
- Exposure to manufacturing environments involving high-speed or complex automated systems.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
Compensation Range: $80,000- $130,000
Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Automation Engineerlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don't want to miss out on this opportunity!
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