Manufacturing Engineer

About this role

This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining manufacturing processes with emphasis on automation and controls systems. This role plays a critical part in equipment ramp-up, debugging, and performance stabilization to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. The position requires hands-on technical expertise, strong problem-solving capability, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support installation, commissioning, and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment.
• Drive structured startup plans to achieve rate, yield, and uptime targets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during launch, ensuring rapid stabilization of processes.
• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) for manufacturing equipment.
• Configure and support HMIs, sensors, vision systems, robotics, and industrial networks.
• Ensure controls architecture aligns with safety standards and company specifications.
• Lead technical debugging of equipment and process failures using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Analyze machine data and control logic to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Reduce downtime and improve mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Improve cycle time, throughput, and labor efficiency through process, automation, and controls enhancements.
• Identify and implement opportunities for error-proofing (poka-yoke) and process standardization.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement events.
• Provide daily support for manufacturing operations, equipment, process, and data issues.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to sustain performance and drive accountability.
• Develop standard work, troubleshooting guides, and training materials for operators and technicians.
• Maintain accurate documentation including electrical schematics, PLC code backups, and change logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations (e.g., lockout/tagout, machine safety standards).
• Support audits and ensure adherence to internal engineering standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technology
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or controls and automation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
• Familiarity with MES integration and data collection systems.
• Exposure to Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Pay Range

Other Compensation

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

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Application Deadline

Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.