Automation Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to join our Ops-Engineering team. This engineer will be responsible for the successful implementation of custom and off-the-shelf manufacturing equipment for our automated production lines. The role involves owning projects from vendor design review and factory acceptance through on-site installation, first article validation, and production ramp. This position serves as a technical authority during equipment start-up, providing hands-on troubleshooting, engineering solutions, and optimization to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and long-term reliability.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for this position. This is an onsite role with travel required between our Madison and Poynette sites.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical execution of new automated equipment from design review through production.
• Lead and/or support the design, development, and implementation of PLC-based automation systems.
• Modify PLC, HMI, and PC-based software to add features or resolve issues.
• Lead and/or support capital equipment projects involving custom automation, integrated production systems, and controls upgrades.
• Coordinate and manage external integrators and equipment vendors.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for equipment turnover to Production and Plant Maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and controls issues.
• Identify replacement components for obsolete or unavailable parts.
• Maintain records of design changes, control modifications, and equipment improvements.
• Work collaboratively with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure seamless equipment integration.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering on product and equipment design teams as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering, or other closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of general manufacturing machine or process design experience.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Technical understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the development of automated control systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents including assembly drawings, part drawings, mechanical and electrical standards, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with GD&T standards.
• Knowledge of industrial control software for PLCs (Mitsubishi and/or Allen Bradley preferred).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without support.

Pay

$5,000 sign-on bonus.