Automation/Electrical Engineer | Plastics Industry

gpac; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturing company seeks an Automation/Electrical Engineer with expertise in plastic injection molding. This role involves designing automated systems, leading testing phases, and ensuring compliance with clean room standards. Join a team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation and benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive leadership committed to career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation engineering within plastic injection molding.
• Familiarity with EOAT, robotics, and molding machine integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize automated systems in a clean room injection molding environment.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Troubleshoot EOAT robotics and injection molding machinery.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Proactive Approach

Job description

Automation/Electrical Engineer | Plastics Industry

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Join a company that just had its best year in over 50 years.

We're partnering with a highly respected plastics manufacturing leader to find a talented Automation/Electrical Engineer with a strong background in plastic injection molding. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team focused on innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize automated systems in a clean room injection molding environment
• Build and maintain automation cells and automated assembly machinery
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve quality, safety, and efficiency
• Troubleshoot EOAT robotics and injection molding machinery
• Ensure compliance with clean room standards and best practices
• Train operators and maintenance staff on automation systems

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation engineering within plastic injection molding
• Familiarity with EOAT, robotics, and molding machine integration
• Experience conducting FAT/SAT
• Knowledge of clean room environments and protocols
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach to engineering challenges

Why Join?

• Industry-leading manufacturer with over 50 years of success
• 4 U.S. facilities (and a 5th on the way!)
• Culture rooted in Continuous Improvement, Stage Gate processes, and lean principles
• Supportive leadership committed to career development
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• Professional growth opportunities in a stable and expanding company

If you're looking to advance your career where your automation expertise will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you or someone you know who would be a great fit.

Apply NOW or send your resume for questions and direct consideration to [e-mail].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals across multiple industries in the U.S. since 1990. We are highly competitive, client-focused, and committed to delivering the right solutions at the right time.