Automation Engineer

US-Farathan; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking an Automation Engineer to troubleshoot and resolve plant automation issues, including robots and tooling, while coordinating with maintenance and production teams.

The role emphasizes diagnosing root causes, training others, and driving continuous improvement across USF plants, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with 5 years related experience.
• Ability to read PLC and electrical prints.
• Experience with injection molding machines and robotic controls.
• Ability to read and interpret technical docs and regulations.
• Proficient with MS Office; capable of presenting information.

Responsibilities

• Analyze automation, robots and maintenance issues and close them out.
• Support design feasibility and launch activities for new tooling and processes.
• Provide upfront automation estimates to costings for new quotes.
• Lead equipment design reviews with plants and vendors.
• Train personnel on new assembly equipment and processes.
• Collaborate across business units to improve manufacturing.

Skills

PLC reading

Robotics controls

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Simulation software

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Position: Automation Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills - Technology Center, MI

Job Id: 2039

# of Openings: 1

Summary

The Automation Engineer is responsible for trouble shooting, root cause analysis and correcting plant issues to include automation, robots, and maintenance while effectively communicating findings and training others in the repairs as such.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze plant open issues regarding automation, robots and maintenance; assist the plant personnel to close out said issues.
• Observe plant maintenance procedures and make recommendations to appropriate plant personnel and management.
• Support USF Tooling designs to determine best practices for robot extraction.
• Provide Manufacturing feasibility for assembly and welding
• Support continuous improvement plans and launch activities within USF.
• Develop RFQ and Manufacturing Plans based on awarded program
• Support Product/Tool design feasibility reviews
• Provide upfront automation estimates to the Costing Group for new business quotes
• Must be able/willing to Travel to USF Plants during launch or CI Projects
• Build upon Lessons Learned and Best Manufacturing Practices
• Leads equipment design reviews with the plants and vendors
• Supports Plant launches and equipment installations
• Support DFM/DFA for new products
• Track equipment open issues and resolve in a timely fashion
• Train individuals on new assembly equipment/process
• Utilize automation to reduce labor and optimize assembly process
• Collaborating with other Business Units

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a Four-year college or technical school; 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read PLC and electrical prints.
• Experience with injection molding machines and their function and knowledge of robotic controls.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications – Word / Excel / Power Point / Project
• AutoCAD Experience
• Familiar with Simulation software and applications
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-50 pounds.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package, including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Job Promotional and Career Growth Opportunities
• And much more!

About US Farathane

US Farathane has been a leading plastics manufacturer serving the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly experienced management team, and a dedicated workforce, US Farathane continues to grow year over year. We provide customers with full service solutions ranging from black box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPEs, TPOs, and specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane.
• US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.