Automation Engineer — Injection Molding & Robotics

Polluxa, Inc.; Alto (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Polluxa, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design, implement, and improve automation systems used in injection molding and secondary manufacturing.

You will combine injection molding process knowledge with controls engineering to boost safety, quality, and efficiency. You will collaborate with production, maintenance, tooling, quality, and controls teams to identify opportunities, support upgrades, and develop automated manufacturing solutions, including robotics, vision

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of automation systems for injection molding and secondary operations.
• Support integration of robotics, vision systems, material handling equipment, and automated inspection systems.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, process improvements, and new equipment installations.
• Support PLC, HMI, robot, and vision system development and troubleshooting activities.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and startup of automated equipment.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and system records.
• Utilize injection molding process knowledge to identify manufacturing improvement opportunities.
• Support process development, mold trials, and production launches.
• Assist operations and maintenance personnel in troubleshooting molding and automation issues.
• Recommend process and equipment improvements that enhance quality, cycle time, and operational performance.
• Support validation of process changes and equipment modifications.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on: Scrap reduction, Downtime reduction, Cycle time improvement, Labor efficiency, Equipment reliability
• Analyze production and equipment data to identify trends and potential improvements.
• Support implementation of solutions that improve manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical support for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting complex controls and automation issues.
• Support preventive maintenance and reliability improvement activities.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Vision systems

Injection molding

Job description

Polluxa, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design, implement, and improve automation systems used in injection molding and secondary manufacturing.

You will combine injection molding process knowledge with controls engineering to boost safety, quality, and efficiency. You will collaborate with production, maintenance, tooling, quality, and controls teams to identify opportunities, support upgrades, and develop automated manufacturing solutions, including robotics, vision