Jobs · Management · Connecticut

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.

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