Automation & Assembly Process Engineer

Vibracoustic; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Family Insurance Plan

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Vibracoustic USA Inc. in Morganfield, KY is seeking an Automation & Assembly Process Engineer to design and optimize the integrated assembly process and automation sequence. You will own gantry, PLC/HMI, robotics, vision, AI-inspection, and material handling from commissioning through serial production.

The role drives throughput, uptime, labor efficiency, and cycle-time improvements while coordinating supplier actions and ensuring safe, fault-tolerant operations across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Controls Engineering.
• Five or more years of experience with automated automotive manufacturing or equivalent systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, robots, servo motion, sensors, safety circuits, networks, and vision.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and controls documentation and troubleshoot under pressure.
• Strong systems thinking and supplier/change-control management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize the integrated assembly process and automation sequence.
• Own gantry, PLC/HMI, robotics, servo, sensor, vision, AI inspection, and material handling performance.
• Define operating sequences, safety interlocks, error proofing, fault handling, and restart modes.
• Lead FAT, SAT, machine runoff, installation, commissioning, and production handover.
• Drive throughput, uptime, labor efficiency, cycle-time, MTBF, and MTTR improvements.
• Coordinate supplier actions, software/hardware changes, punch-lists, and release evidence.
• Develop backup concepts to protect delivery when modules are unavailable.
• Maintain controls standards, backups, change logs, and training materials.
• Support process simulation and digital-twin development with accurate data.
• Collaborate with Vulcanization, Maintenance, Quality, Production, IT/OT, and EHS teams.

Skills

Mechatronics

Automation

Electrical

Mechanical

Manufacturing

Controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Automation/Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Industrial robots

Servo motion

Sensors

Vision systems

Job description

Vibracoustic is a leading global automotive supplier, providing customized solutions that add comfort to mobility by reducing noise and vibration in vehicles.

As part of the Freudenberg Group, we foster an innovative and forward-thinking mindset. We are looking for proactive and entrepreneurial team players who are curious, and motivated to grow.

At Vibracoustic, you will enjoy a safe and collaborative environment and global opportunities. Ready to drive comfort with us?

Morganfield, KY

On-Site

Vibracoustic USA Inc.

You support your team as

Automation & Assembly Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize the integrated assembly process and automation sequence.
• Own gantry, robotic, PLC/HMI, servo, sensor, vision, AI-inspection, and automated material-handling performance from commissioning through serial production.
• Define and validate operating sequences, safety interlocks, error proofing, fault handling, manual recovery, and controlled restart modes.
• Lead FAT, SAT, machine runoff, installation, commissioning, debug, Run@Rate, and production handover activities.
• Drive throughput, automation uptime, labor efficiency, cycle-time, MTBF, MTTR, and false-reject improvements.
• Coordinate supplier technical actions, software and mechanical changes, punch-list closure, documentation, and release evidence.
• Develop backup and contingency concepts that protect delivery when automation or an assembly module is unavailable.
• Maintain controls standards, backup files, change logs, spare-parts requirements, and technical training materials.
• Support process simulation and the future digital-twin development approach with accurate machine logic and production data.
• Partner with Vulcanization, Maintenance, Quality, Production, IT/OT, EHS, and supplier teams to ensure stable end-to-end flow with no uncontrolled WIP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Controls Engineering.
• Five or more years of experience with automated automotive manufacturing or comparable industrial systems.
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, servo motion, sensors, safety circuits, industrial networks, and vision systems.
• Experience with equipment commissioning, supplier management, machine acceptance, and production launches.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and controls documentation and lead multidisciplinary troubleshooting.
• Systems thinking and equipment integration.
• Structured troubleshooting under production pressure.
• Supplier and change‑control management.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Family Insurance Plan: All-important health protection for self, spouse and eligible children.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.