Automation Engineer

Ashcroft Brand; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashcroft, Inc. in Stratford, CT is seeking an experienced Manufacturing/Automation Engineer to design, implement, and improve automated manufacturing equipment.

The role covers machine control circuits, PLC/HMI applications, and embedded controls with a focus on safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate has a BS in an engineering field and 5+ years’ experience in automation, with hands-on proficiency in PLC logic, C# is a plus, and SolidWorks skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant engineering degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in the design, implementation and automation of manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with machinery control systems including pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical controls.
• Experience in PLC logic and programming; knowledge of C# is a plus.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for manufacturing equipment safety.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Solidworks experience and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build machinery control systems for automation.
• Develop PLC or HMI applications and embedded controls.
• Collaborate with vendors to specify products and arrange purchases.
• Identify opportunities to improve products and reduce costs.
• Read, interpret and release technical drawings to manufacturing.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams.
• Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing.

Skills

PLC programming

C# programming

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Electrical schematic design tools

Job description

OBJECTIVE

Designs, implements, improves, and trouble shoots automated and semi-automated industrial manufacturing equipment. Including, but not limited to, machine control circuit design, PLC programing, actuator and sensor selection, pneumatic/hydraulic system designs, and participating in the final equipment builds. Utilizes knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards for the automation of industrial tasks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and build machinery control systems including pneumatic and electrical controls and control circuits for the automation of industrial tasks.
• Develops new and modifies existing PLC or HMI applications, interfaces, or embedded controls.
• Confers with vendors in order to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchases, and parts.
• Identifies opportunities and implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards or product design, materials and parts.
• Reads and interprets technical drawings. Creates and releases to manufacturing all technical drawings associated with new products, product modifications, tooling/fixturing, or manufacturing equipment. Communicates manufacturing capabilities.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams with product design, marketing, sales, materials, operations, quality/business systems, etc.
• Provides technical expertise and support related to manufacturing.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE, SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant engineering degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in the design, implementation and automation of manufacturing equipment and processes
• Experience with machinery control systems including pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical controls and tooling
• Experience in PLC logic and programming. Knowledge of C# programming language, a plus.
• Experience in control circuit schematic creation (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic)
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for implementation of safeties in manufacturing equipment
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills to handle complex issues
• Demonstrated knowledge of machine shop practices, automatic assembly, welding and industry-accepted drawing practices, including geometric tolerances.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong computer skills. Solidworks skills a plus

Ashcroft, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Please note: The position requires U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Residentor granted Asylee/Refugee status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.