Aerospace Manufacturing Automation Engineer – PLCs & Robotics

Colonial Group; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Colonial Group in Springfield, MO, seeks a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design, build, deploy, and validate automated assembly and test equipment for connector manufacturing. You will program PLCs, integrate robotics and vision systems, and manage projects from concept through production ramp while meeting AS9100/ISO standards.

The role emphasizes data connectivity to MES/SCADA, process automation, PFMEA, and continuous improvement to boost yield and throughput in a defense/aerospace

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering/technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years hands-on manufacturing experience.

Aufgaben

• Own automation projects from conception through URS, FAT/SAT, and production handover.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, and safety systems; integrate robotics and vision for inline inspection.
• Connect equipment to MES/SCADA; enable data collection, SPC, and OEE tracking.
• Lead PFMEA, design reviews, and process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics integration

Machine vision

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Technical writing

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or Automation Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Colonial Group in Springfield, MO, seeks a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design, build, deploy, and validate automated assembly and test equipment for connector manufacturing. You will program PLCs, integrate robotics and vision systems, and manage projects from concept through production ramp while meeting AS9100/ISO standards.

The role emphasizes data connectivity to MES/SCADA, process automation, PFMEA, and continuous improvement to boost yield and throughput in a defense/aerospace