Automation Application Engineer

Socket.dev; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milacron in Batavia, OH is seeking an Automation Application Engineer to program, integrate, commission, and support automation systems for injection molding machine applications. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and engineering teams to ensure successful project implementation and startup.

You will travel extensively to support installations, startups, training, and service requirements while advocating best practices in automation standards and programming methods.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certification in automation, robotics, or controls.
• 3+ years in industrial automation or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with field installations, commissioning, equipment startup, and customer support.
• Willingness to travel ~35%+ based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with automation suppliers and customers to deliver integrated automation solutions for injection molding machines.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup of injection molding machines and automation systems.
• Program, install, and commission robotic and automation systems at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot automation, controls, and equipment issues in plant and field environments.
• Document programming activities, commissioning reports, installation procedures, and technical changes.

Skills

3+ years experience

Travel readiness

Customer-facing experience

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification in automation/controls

Tools

Fanuc

ABB

Yaskawa

KUKA

Sepro

B&R

Beckhoff

PLC/HMI

Job description

Milacron is looking for an Automation Application Engineer to join our team in Batavia, OH. In this position, you will be responsible for programming, integrating, commissioning, and supporting automation systems for injection molding machine applications while working closely with customers, equipment suppliers, and engineering teams to ensure successful project implementation and startup.

Work You'll Do:

• Work closely with automation equipment suppliers and customers to deliver fully integrated automation solutions for injection molding machines.
• Support integration, startup, and commissioning of injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and automation systems.
• Program, optimize, install, and commission robotic and automation systems at customer sites.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and customer validation activities.
• Troubleshoot automation, controls, and equipment issues in both plant and field environments.
• Provide technical support to customers and coordinate issue resolution with engineering teams.
• Train customers on automation equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices.
• Document programming activities, commissioning reports, installation procedures, and technical changes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation standards, programming methods, and field service practices.
• Travel extensively to support equipment installations, startups, customer training, and service requirements.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree, technical certification, or equivalent automation, robotics, or controls experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, robotics, or related manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience supporting field installations, commissioning, equipment startup, and customer support activities.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 35% or more based on project requirements and customer needs.
• Experience with Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Sepro, B&R, Beckhoff, or similar automation platforms preferred.
• Robot programming experience preferred.
• PLC, HMI, controls, and auxiliary equipment integration experience preferred.
• Capital equipment installation and startup experience preferred.
• Manufacturing automation, robotics, machine builder, or systems integration experience preferred.
• Customer-facing service, technical support, or training experience preferred.

Reports To: Manager, Automation & Integrated Systems

Who we are:

Milacron is a global industrial leader in the manufacturing and distribution of highly engineered and customized injection molding and extrusion solutions, and aftermarket parts and service for the plastics processing industry. The company’s 1,900+ associates worldwide collaborate to serve a diverse range of end-markets, such as automotive, construction, medical, telecommunications, material handling, packaging, and much more. With expertise in plastics spanning nearly 60 years, Milacron holds longstanding relationships with more than 27,000 customers around the world. The original equipment provider of plastics manufacturing solutions is the largest US-owned and globally served of its kind. Headquartered in Batavia, OH, Milacron’s global footprint is also serviced through regional facilities in Asia, Europe, and South America.

EEO:

The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.