Automation Engineer

Netrolynx AI; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing in Latrobe, PA seeks an Automation Engineer to purchase, design, and support automation equipment across the project lifecycle. You will identify cost-saving opportunities, develop machine specifications, review designs, and coordinate supplier activity to align with production needs.

You will also help maintain and improve existing automation machines while ensuring new equipment is developed and delivered safely and on time in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent in a manufacturing field.
• GD&T understanding required.
• Experience with safety practices in manufacturing.
• Ability to follow standard methods of work.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and design automation solutions and projects.
• Generate cost-saving opportunities and review machine designs.
• Coordinate supplier activity and prepare specifications for new machines.
• Lead reviews of new machine designs and manage construction schedules.
• Procure purchase orders for automation projects and support start-ups.
• Troubleshoot equipment and support ongoing automation improvements.

Skills

GD&T

Injection molding

Manufacturing safety

Problem solving

Supplier coordination

Education

College degree or equivalent

5+ years injection molding experience

Job description

Synerfac Technical Staffing is seeking an Automation Engineer for an opportunity in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. This position is suited to a manufacturing professional who can develop automation solutions, support production equipment, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to improve operational performance.

About The Company

Synerfac Technical Staffing connects skilled professionals with career opportunities in technical and industrial fields. For this position, Synerfac is recruiting an Automation Engineer to support automation initiatives at a manufacturing division in Latrobe, PA. The engineer will work with production, management, suppliers, and other divisions to advance automation projects and support the reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment.

About The Role

The Automation Engineer is responsible for purchasing, designing, and supporting automation equipment and projects. The role includes work across the project lifecycle, from identifying cost‑saving opportunities and developing machine specifications to reviewing designs, coordinating supplier activity, and supporting production start‑ups. The successful candidate will help maintain and improve existing automation machines while ensuring new equipment is developed and delivered in alignment with production requirements.

This position involves regular collaboration with management and manufacturing teams, as well as coordination with outside suppliers. The engineer may also assist other divisions with automation projects as business needs arise. The work requires sound technical judgment, attention to safety, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment in an active production environment. The role also requires using a handheld propane torch on the production floor, in accordance with applicable safety procedures and workplace requirements.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a college degree or more than five years of injection molding processing experience. A working understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is required. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and the ability to follow standard methods of work.

Successful candidates will bring practical problem‑solving skills and the ability to evaluate automation designs and equipment performance. Strong communication and coordination skills are important for working with suppliers, production personnel, management, and colleagues across divisions. The ability to organize project details, monitor schedules, and support equipment troubleshooting is essential. Candidates should be comfortable working on the production floor and contributing to safe, consistent manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include purchasing and designing automation solutions, generating cost‑saving opportunities, and regularly presenting proposed improvements to management. The engineer will maintain and improve existing automation machines throughout the division, coordinate automation activities with outside suppliers, and prepare specifications for new machines. The role also includes reviewing and approving new machine designs, managing construction schedules to meet production needs, and procuring purchase orders for automation projects through suppliers.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with production start‑ups involving automation equipment, troubleshooting new and existing machines, and supporting the division’s ongoing improvement of automation systems. The engineer will provide assistance to other divisions on automation projects as needed and uphold applicable manufacturing safety requirements while performing work on the production floor.

Benefits

Benefits, compensation, and other employment details will be provided by Synerfac Technical Staffing during the hiring process, where applicable. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to manufacturing automation projects, support production operations, and work on equipment improvements with cross‑functional teams. Specific benefits and eligibility are subject to the applicable employment terms and policies.

Equal Opportunity

Synerfac Technical Staffing is committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants will be considered based on their qualifications and ability to perform the role’s requirements. Employment decisions are made without discrimination in accordance with applicable laws.