Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support the programming, integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of robotic and automated manufacturing systems within a high‑precision aerospace and defense environment.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize FANUC industrial robotic systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and modify robot programs, automation sequences, and process logic.
• Support robotic welding, material handling, machine tending, automated assembly, and vision‑system applications.
• Troubleshoot robotic, electrical, controls, communication, and automation issues.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servos, motion controls, and industrial communication networks.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC logic, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment commissioning, factory acceptance testing, startups, validation, and new equipment integration.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams on automation improvements.
• Support NPI activities, tooling and fixture integration, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain robotic backups, work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial automation, robotics, or controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands‑on FANUC robotics experience, including programming, teach pendant operation, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, servos, motion control, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment and electrical/control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC logic, and control drawings.
• Experience with robotic welding, automated assembly, machine tending, or material handling systems strongly preferred.
• Aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high‑reliability manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET‑accredited university in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.

Preferred Qualifications

• FANUC robotics certifications.
• PLC programming or industrial automation certifications.
• Vision‑system integration experience.
• Experience commissioning and integrating robotic cells and automated manufacturing equipment.

Pay

$110,000–$130,000 DOE

Schedule

Full‑Time | On‑Site