Mechatronics Engineering Tech
AMETEK · Middlefield, CT · 6 days ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain accuracy, reliability, and availability of real-time production data from machines, sensors, metrology equipment, and operator interfaces to support operational decision-making.
- Connect manufacturing equipment to MES, machine monitoring, ERP, and analytics platforms.
- Troubleshoot data collection, network, PLC, sensor, and communication issues that impact manufacturing visibility.
- Improve machine-state accuracy, downtime coding, utilization tracking, and production reporting.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, data collection methods, and automated reporting tools.
- Validate production data integrity and drive corrective actions when discrepancies are identified.
- Manage Veeam Backup & Replication for data protection and disaster recovery.
- Lead continuous improvement activities for manufacturing execution systems.
- Support new MES functionality including work order management, digital work instructions, labor tracking, machine monitoring, SPC, and automated data collection.
- Partner with operations, engineering, planning, IT, and quality teams to optimize manufacturing workflows.
- Train users and develop standard work for digital manufacturing systems.
- Identify opportunities to simplify manufacturing transactions and improve user adoption.
- Evaluate, implement, and support automation and robotics solutions that increase capacity and reduce labor-intensive activities.
- Design and execute projects involving robotics, collaborative robots, machine tending, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
- Program, troubleshoot, and optimize automation equipment and control systems.
- Support integration of robotics and automated equipment into existing manufacturing processes.
- Develop business cases and ROI analyses for automation investments.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and controls-related issues on manufacturing equipment.
- Support PLC, HMI, industrial networking, and machine communication systems.
- Improve equipment uptime through proactive monitoring, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing engineering teams on equipment upgrades and modifications.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Robotics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing equipment, automation systems, or industrial controls, troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and industrial communication networks.
- Data driven, organized, conscientious and focused.
- Ability to work independently but flexible/adaptable with shifting priorities.
- Driven to achieve with a commitment to quality and a safety-first mindset.
- Familiarity with MES, machine monitoring, or industrial data systems.
- Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Led Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.