Automation Engineer - High-Volume Metal Card Manufacturing

Telescope Recruitment; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-Paid Life and Disability Ins.

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Our Somerset, New Jersey‑based employer is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) to plan, design, and implement automation solutions across production lines. The role involves designing and building custom machines in‑house and coordinating with external integrators for turnkey automation projects.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in machine design, supplier management, and project execution in high‑volume manufacturing environments, driving automation to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in machine design and automation engineering.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments and working with external integrators.

Responsibilities

• Automation System Design & Implementation
• Design and develop custom automation equipment using SolidWorks
• Lead full lifecycle of automation projects: concept, design, build, installation, and validation
• Collaborate with external integrators and manage suppliers for outsourced machine builds
• Production Line Automation: Plan and implement automation solutions for assembly and packaging lines
• Integrate robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and material handling equipment
• Project Management: Develop timelines, budgets, and resource plans
• Ensure projects meet performance, quality, and safety standards
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all automation systems comply with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance and audits
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce labor, improve throughput, and enhance quality
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives through innovative automation solutions

Skills

Automation engineering

Project management

Supplier management

Six Sigma

DoE

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Our Somerset, New Jersey‑based employer is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) to plan, design, and implement automation solutions across production lines. The role involves designing and building custom machines in‑house and coordinating with external integrators for turnkey automation projects.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in machine design, supplier management, and project execution in high‑volume manufacturing environments, driving automation to