Automation Engineer — Build & Optimize Production Systems

Cintas; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match/Profit/ESOP

Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance (0

Job summary

Cintas Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, fabricate, program, implement and support production equipment and automation. The role drives new processes from concept to full industrialization across rubber extrusion, 6-axis robots, injection molding, and automated cutting, while ensuring safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include PLC/robot/HMI programming (RSLogix 5000, FANUC, Allen-Bradley), mechanical EOAT design, and documentation for training and maintenance. A B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role performing the tasks described.
• Proven competence in mechanical design, automation integration, and project management.
• 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.
• 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.
• Rubber Industry experience (preferred).

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

Mechanical design

Automation integration

Project management

Team communication

MS Office

Reading electrical schematics

Education

B.S. Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

RSLogix 500/5000

FANUC robots

Allen-Bradley HMIs

Job description

Cintas Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, fabricate, program, implement and support production equipment and automation. The role drives new processes from concept to full industrialization across rubber extrusion, 6-axis robots, injection molding, and automated cutting, while ensuring safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include PLC/robot/HMI programming (RSLogix 5000, FANUC, Allen-Bradley), mechanical EOAT design, and documentation for training and maintenance. A B.S.