Looking for a mechanical/automation engineer with hands-on mechanical background experience in the manufacturing field. Will need a solid background with designing and building machines, PLC's, motion control, and automation.

Title: Automation Engineer

Division: Headquarters

This position reports to: Automation & Projects Manager

This position supervises: Engineering Assistant

Job Description Summary: Research, design, develop, specify, procure, and document tools, engines, machines, controls, equipment, and mechanical processes, with the overall intention to automate processes and reduce labor.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Authorities:

Oversee production, procurement, installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and development of new, modified, and/or existing systems
Work closely with other engineering areas and production to obtain optimum utilization of equipment
Analyze problems to see how mechanical and electronic devices might solve problems
Design or re-design mechanical and electronic devices, using analysis and CAD
Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, recommend remedies
Develop and test prototypes of designed devices
Analyze the test results and change the design or system as needed

Knowledge, skills, abilities, other:

15 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent in experience
Computer programming and software development background
PLC and motion control experience
Machine shop experience
Creative
Detail-oriented
Excellent manual dexterity
Good listening skills
Good communication skills
Good math skills
Strong mechanical skills
Good problem-solving skills

Working Environment:

Office
Manufacturing warehouse

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

Do you have a background in designing and building manufacturing machinery and automation systems?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Mechanical engineering: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Caran Precision Engineering and Manufacturing

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