Automation Engineer – 6-Axis Robotics & Controls

Judge Direct Placement; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement is seeking an experienced engineer to join our advanced manufacturing automation team in Michigan. The ideal candidate will apply automation expertise to fabrication, machining, and casting environments, leveraging robotics and servo controls to improve processes.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical issues, refining tooling and fixtures, reading prints, and supporting robust design practices in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Automation experience in fabrication, machining, casting, or component environments.
• Robotics experience with 6-axis articulating arm robots.
• Troubleshooting mechanical systems including pneumatics, tooling issues, measurement feedback systems, and design robustness.
• Basic understanding of controls and servo systems.
• Basic understanding of tooling and fixture design.
• Experience reading mechanical and electrical prints.

Skills

Automation experience

Robotics experience

6 axis articulating arm robotics

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Pneumatics

Tooling issues

Measurement feedback systems

Design robustness

Controls and servo systems

Tooling and fixture design

Reading mechanical/electrical prints

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical or Industrial/ Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking an experienced engineer to join our advanced manufacturing automation team in Michigan. The ideal candidate will apply automation expertise to fabrication, machining, and casting environments, leveraging robotics and servo controls to improve processes.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical issues, refining tooling and fixtures, reading prints, and supporting robust design practices in a fast-paced production setting.