AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Randstad USA; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead development, optimization, and strategic advancement of automation systems in manufacturing. You will mentor team members and collaborate cross-functionally to deploy best-in-class solutions while ensuring ITAR compliance.

The role focuses on automation systems, robotics, vision systems, and control hardware, with a strong emphasis on improving efficiency, scalability, and performance across operations.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in automation/engineering
• Associate degree or equivalent in a related field
• ITAR compliance required for all applicants

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical expert for automation systems, robotics, vision systems, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and motion controls.
• Manage complex automation and tooling projects from concept to completion; lead capital equipment justification, specification, and validation within budget and schedule targets.
• Design parts, fixtures, and EOAT using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Cimitron, AutoCAD 2D, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, industrial networks, automation communication protocols, low voltage controls, and three-phase power systems.
• Lead NPI and drive lean continuous improvement initiatives, establish KPIs, and perform root-cause analysis on bottlenecks.
• Partner with Engineering, Tooling, and Quality teams to standardize practices and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Automation

NPI

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Cimitron

AutoCAD 2D

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and strategic advancement of our automation systems. In this role, you will act as a technical leader—driving efficiency, scalability, and performance across manufacturing operations while mentoring team members and partnering cross-functionally to deploy best-in-class solutions. All applicatns MUST be ITAR compliant

salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM

education: Associate

Responsibilities

• Automation & System Integration: Serve as the primary technical expert for automation systems, robotics (3-axis, 5-axis, 6-axis), vision systems, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and motion controls.
• Project & Capital Management: Manage complex automation and tooling projects from concept to completion; lead capital equipment justification, specification, and validation efforts within budget and schedule targets.
• Design & Tooling: Design parts, fixtures, and End of Arm Tooling (EOAT) using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Cimitron, AutoCAD 2D, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Programming & Controls: Program and troubleshoot PLCs, industrial networks, automation communication protocols, low voltage controls, and three-phase power systems.
• Continuous Improvement & NPI: Lead new product introductions (NPI), establish performance KPIs, conduct root-cause analysis on production bottlenecks, and drive lean continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Tooling, and Quality teams to standardize best practices, ensure machine safety/risk assessments, and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• PLC
• Troubleshoot
• Automation
• NPI

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 4 years

Education

• Associates