Job Title:  Automation Engineer

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting custom-built manufacturing equipment. This role requires strong proficiency in MATLAB, vision inspection systems, robotics, and programming languages. The ideal candidate will play a key role in delivering innovative, high-performance automation solutions tailored to unique production requirements.  Work closely with other departments on related projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automation solutions for custom manufacturing equipment, including motion control, robotics, and machine vision.
• Develop and optimize algorithms in MATLAB for data analysis, control systems, and image processing.
• Integrate and configure vision inspection systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence, or similar) for quality control and defect detection.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Develop software using programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or Java for automation and control applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Support production operations by troubleshooting automation issues, implementing process improvements, and ensuring minimal downtime.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and performance tuning.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation including schematics, code, and user manuals.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance teams.Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.
• Create and communicate (internal and externally) project timelines, requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. 
• Apply statistical methods and perform process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency.
• Leads engineering test protocol development and reporting for process characterization and process testing.
• Create and communicate (internal and externally) project timelines, requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Apply statistical methods and perform process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency.
• Leads engineering test protocol development and reporting for process characterization and process testing.

Education, Experience, and KSA's:

• Preferred 4 Year/ Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in Mfg Automation Engineering systems. 
• 5+ years experience in Automation integration of controls and programming.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to determine and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and process  improvement skills.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and vision inspection systems.
• Familiarity with robotic systems (e.g., FANUC, ABB, UR).
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent walking. Use hand/fingers to grasp/pinch/grip Occasional climbing (stairs/ladders) or balancing. Occasional stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasional operating of machinery and/or hand power tools.