Aerospace Automation Engineer - Robotics & CNC

Smiths Group; Elmwood Park (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

STS Aerospace, a leading aerospace manufacturer and engineering company, is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead automation projects in a high-mix, precision machining environment. You will drive initiatives to increase machine utilization, reduce labor dependency, improve quality, and support lights-out machining.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in CNC machine automation, robotics, controls integration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of automation engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success implementing robotic machine tending and manufacturing automation projects.
• CAD software experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar).
• CNC machine operation and machining process knowledge.

Aufgaben

• Lead automation projects from concept through implementation and sustainment.
• Identify and execute automation opportunities that increase machining capacity and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Develop automation roadmaps for CNC lathes, mills, secondary operations, and material handling processes.
• Create project timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and capital expenditure requests.
• Design and implement robotic machine tending systems for CNC equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, Universal Robots, KUKA, or similar).
• Develop automated loading and unloading solutions for machining cells.
• Integrate automated conveyors, part handling systems, and palletization solutions.
• Optimize cycle times and maximize spindle utilization.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify automation opportunities and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for automation-related issues.
• Provide technical support for existing automated systems.
• Develop preventive maintenance strategies for automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot robotic, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Ensure automation systems meet OSHA, ANSI, and company safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Automation engineering

Robotics

CNC automation

Continuous improvement

Safety & compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Jobbeschreibung

STS Aerospace, a leading aerospace manufacturer and engineering company, is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead automation projects in a high-mix, precision machining environment. You will drive initiatives to increase machine utilization, reduce labor dependency, improve quality, and support lights-out machining.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in CNC machine automation, robotics, controls integration, and continuous improvement.