Automation Engineer

Cintas Corporation; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintas Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, fabricate, program, implement and improve production equipment and automation. From concept to full industrialization, you will lead new processes, certify maintenance, and document procedures to enable knowledge sharing.

You will manage projects, perform mechanical design for EOAT, troubleshoot PLCs/robots/HMI, and ensure safety interlocks and guarding across rubber extrusion, robotics, injection molding, and conveyors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design and automation integration.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics is required.
• Experience programming RSLogix 500/5000 and using SolidWorks.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Preferred rubber industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Document and outline project plans and tasks for team members; ensure outputs meet goals through trials and data collection.
• Mechanical design for assembly processes and EOAT, including material/actuator selection, fabrication, testing and validation (SolidWorks preferred).
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs (RSLogix 5000), robots (FANUC), and HMIs (Allen-Bradley); modify programs as needed.
• Ensure safety interlocks and guarding; coordinate with maintenance to maintain standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation integration

Project management

RSLogix 500/5000

SolidWorks

FANUC robots

MS Office

Electrical schematics

Team communication

Manufacturing experience

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

Shop tools

Control cabinet assembly

Job description

We are searching for an Automation Engineer that will design, fabricate, program, implement, support and improve production equipment and automation. They will be required to bring new processes from conceptualization to full industrialization. They must learn all functional aspects of assigned equipment, certify maintenance and provide production leadership on its correct operation and author the necessary procedures to ensure knowledge can be shared and retained. The position requires balancing of engineering accuracy and sense of urgency. Processes include rubber extrusion, 6-axis robots for material handling, injection molding, heated presses for rubber vulcanization, conveyors, waterjet, and automated ultrasonic cutting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects with limited supervision: Document and outline project plans and tasks for individual team members; Ensure that implemented processes meet output goals and quality through trials and data collection; Document spare parts lists prior to Production implementation; Prepare documentation for Production training
• Perform mechanical design for assembly processes and End-of-Arm robot tooling (EOAT), including material and actuator selection, fabrication and assembly, as well as testing and validation. Experience with SolidWorks is preferred.
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs (RSLogix 5000), robots (FANUC), and HMIs (Allen-Bradley). Modify and improve existing programs as needed.
• Ensure all assigned processes are equipped with proper safety interlocks and guarding. Coordinate with maintenance on all issues to correct and maintain standards.

Skills/Qualifications

Required:

• Proven competence in mechanical design, automation integration, and project management.
• Preferred experience in mechanical fabrication using shop tools and/or control cabinet assembly. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Knowledge and proven competence in programming Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500 and 5000 systems as well as use of SolidWorks.
• Strong project management skills and proven experience as an effective team communicator with timelines, budgets and task completion.
• Experienced user of MS Office.
• Experience working with FANUC Industrial robots.
• Knowledge and working experience troubleshooting a wide variety of mechanical and electrical components in a manufacturing environment: pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, sensors, and safety controls.
• B.S. Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role performing the tasks described.

Preferred:

• Rubber Industry experience

Benefits

Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.

Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Company Information Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®.

Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.

This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.

Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Global Supply Chain
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
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Nearest Major Market: Alpharetta
Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta
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